Caledonian Railway 179 Class
This article is about the 4-4-0 "Oban Bogie" locomotives built in 1882. For the 4-6-0 goods locomotives built in 1913-14, see Caledonian Railway 179 and 184 Classes.
| Caledonian Railway 179 Class | |
|---|---|
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Steam |
| Designer | George Brittain |
| Build date | 1882 |
| Total produced | 10 |
| Specifications | |
| Configuration | 4-4-0 |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
| Driver diameter | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 40.9 long tons (41.6 t) |
| Boiler pressure | 150 psi (1,000 kPa) |
| Cylinders | Two |
| Cylinder size | 18 in × 24 in (457 mm × 610 mm) |
| Valve gear | Stephenson |
| Performance figures | |
| Tractive effort | 16,524 lbf (73.50 kN) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | CR • LMS |
| Class | CR: 179 |
| Power class | LMS: 1P |
| Withdrawn | 1922-1930 |
The Caledonian Railway 179 Class (nicknamed Oban bogie) was a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotives designed by George Brittain for the Caledonian Railway (CR) and introduced in 1882. [1]
Ownership changes
Two locomotives were withdrawn in 1922. Eight survived into the ownership of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) in 1923. All had been withdrawn by 1930.
Numbering
| CR nos. | Quantity | LMS nos. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1179-1188 | 10 | 14100-14107 | CR 1184 and 1185 withdrawn 1922 |
References
- ↑ Casserley, H.C. and Johnston, S.W., Locomotives at the Grouping, No.3, London Midland and Scottish, Ian Allan, 1966, page 132
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