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:
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 • Whyte 2-2-2
Driver dia. 6 ft 8 in (2.032 m)
Loco 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Withdrawn 1876–1905
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 designed 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] They were also divided into four classes: the 130 class of 1852,the 136 class of 1856-1861, the 1 class of 1859-1862, and the 30 class of 1865-1866.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Casserley, H.C. (1960). Historic locomotive pocket book. London: Batsford. pp. 14–15.
  2. ↑ http://www.steamindex.com/locotype/midland.htm


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