GS&WR Class 351

The Great Southern and Western Railway (GS&WR) Class 351 initially consisting of four 0-6-0 tender locomotives designed by Robert Coey for use on heavy freight trains on the main line.[2] They were joined by four similar locomotives built in 1912 which had initially been designated GS&WR Class 249 but which were subsequently grouped into class 351.[1]:117–118

GS&WR 351 Class
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerR Coey
BuilderInchicore
Build date1903
Total produced8
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0
Gauge5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
Driver dia.5 ft 1 3⁄4 in (1,568 mm)
Length26 ft 9 3⁄4 in (8,172 mm)
Axle load15.6 long tons (15.9 t)
Loco weight43.8 long tons (44.5 t)
Water cap2,730 imp gal (12,400 l; 3,280 US gal)
Boiler pressure160 lbf/in2 (1.10 MPa)
Cylinders2
Cylinder size18 in × 26 in (457 mm × 660 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effort18,560 lbf (82.56 kN) (249)
Career
Operators
ClassJ9 (Inchicore)
Number in class8
Numbers351—354, 249—252
LocaleIreland
Withdrawn1964
Details for 351—354 as built[1]:117—118

Coey developed the class with eight similar engines of the GS&WR Class 257 in 1913.[2]

Design and rebuilds

The design was a successor to the standard GS&WR Class 101 freight locomotive, with an increase in power on that design achieved at the expense of being restricted to a number of routes due to a higher axle loading. The 1912 build locomotives were slightly longer and heavier.[1]:117—118

Service

The locomotives were particularly in demand for working goods and seasonal beet trains over the route to Rosslare.[1]:117–118

Incidents

Locomotive 353 was withdrawn in 1931 due collision damage at Monasterevin in 1930.[1]:118

References
  1. Clements, Jeremy; McMahon, Michael (2008). Locomotives of the GSR. Colourpoint Books. ISBN 9781906578268.
  2. Boocock, Colin (1 October 2009). "Locomotive Compendium Ireland" (1st ed.). Ian Allan. p. 23. ISBN 9780711033603.
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