Midland Railway 130 Class
| Midland Railway 130 Class |
|---|
| Type and origin |
|---|
| Power type |
Steam |
|---|
| Designer |
Matthew Kirtley (rebuilt by Samuel W. Johnson) |
|---|
| Build date |
1852–1866 |
|---|
| Total produced |
75 |
|---|
| Specifications |
|---|
| Configuration |
2-2-2 |
|---|
| Driver diameter |
6 ft 8 in (2.032 m) |
|---|
| Locomotive weight |
29.5 long tons (30.0 t) |
|---|
| Fuel type |
Coal |
|---|
| Cylinders |
Two, inside |
|---|
| Cylinder size |
16 in × 22 in (410 mm × 560 mm) |
|---|
| Career |
|---|
| Withdrawn |
1870s–1905 |
|---|
| Disposition |
All scrapped |
|---|
The Midland Railway 130 Class was a class of 2-2-2 tender engines built, intended for express passenger duties. They were disgned by Matthew Kirtley. In total 75 of the class were built in several batches between 1853 and 1866. Many were rebuilt by Samuel W. Johnson with cabs and new fireboxes after 1875.[1]
References
- ↑ Casserley, H.C. (1960). Historic locomotive pocket book. London: Batsford. pp. 14–15.