The Bristol and Exeter Railway 2-4-0 locomotives were two classes of 2-4-0 broad gauge steam locomotives.
On 1 January 1876 the Bristol and Exeter Railway was amalgamated with the Great Western Railway, after which the locomotives were given new numbers. They were used as pilot engines at large stations and on other light duties shared with the GWR Hawthorn Class.
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| B&ER 2-4-0 | |
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| Power type | Steam |
| Designer | James Pearson |
| Builder | Bristol and Exeter Railway |
| Configuration | 2-4-0 |
| Gauge | 7 ft 0¼ in |
| Leading wheel diameter |
4 ft 0 in |
| Driver diameter | 6 ft 7½ in |
| Wheelbase | 15 ft 8 in |
| Cylinder size | 17 in dia × 24 in stroke |
The first ten locomotives were introduced in 1870 to replace 1849 built 4-2-2s. The last of the locomotives were withdrawn at the end of the broad gauge on 20 May 1892.
| B&ER 2-4-0 | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Steam |
| Designer | James Pearson |
| Builder | Bristol and Exeter Railway |
| Configuration | 2-4-0 |
| Gauge | 7 ft 0¼ in |
| Leading wheel diameter |
4 ft 0 in |
| Driver diameter | 6 ft 4 in |
| Wheelbase | 15 ft 8 in |
| Cylinder size | in dia × in stroke |
Three more locomotives were built in 1874. These were designed to be converted to standard gauge but this was never carried out, the locomotives all being withdrawn by 1886.
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