Midland Railway 2228 Class
| Midland Railway 2228 Class | |
|---|---|
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Steam |
| Designer | Samuel Johnson |
| Specifications | |
| Configuration | 0-4-4T |
| Locomotive weight | 53 tons 4 cwt |
| Fuel type | coal |
| Boiler pressure | 150 psi |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Cylinder size | 18"x24 |
| Performance figures | |
| Tractive effort | 15,490 lb |
| Career | |
| Power class | 1P |
The Midland Railway 2228 Class was a class of 0-4-4T side tank steam locomotive designed by Samuel Johnson. They were given the power classification 1P.
Ownership changes
Twenty-nine locomotives were in LMS stock at the end of 1947, to be inherited by British Railways.
Disposal
No. 1385 was withdrawn in January 1948; in March the remaining 28 were allocated the BR numbers 58064-91, although several did not receive their BR numbers before their withdrawal. The last, 58065 was withdrawn in November 1959. None was preserved.
Dimensions
- LMS/BR Power classification, 1P
- Locomotive weight, 53 tons 4 cwt
- Boiler pressure:150 psi
- Superheater, No
- Cylinders, 18"x24"
- Driving wheel diameter, 5' 4"
- Tractive effort: 15,490 lb
- Valve gear, Stephenson (slide valves)
References
- Midland Engines: No. 1 The '1883' & '2228' Class Bogie Passenger Tanks F James, BD Hunt & RJ Essery (1999) ISBN 1-874103-50-X Wild Swan Publications
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