NER Class O

NER Class O
NER Class O
LNER Class G5
Power type Steam
Designer Wilson Worsdell
Build date 1894-1901
Total produced 110
Configuration 0-4-4T
Gauge 4 ft 8 12 in (1,435 mm)
Driver diameter 5 ft 1.25 in (1.556 m)
Locomotive weight 54.2 long tons (55.1 t)
Fuel type coal
Boiler pressure 160 psi (1,100 kPa)
Cylinders two inside
Cylinder size 18 × 24 in (460 × 610 mm)
Tractive effort 17,265 lbf (76.80 kN)

The NER Class O (LNER Class G5) was a class of 0-4-4T steam locomotives of the North Eastern Railway,[1][2] designed by the company's Chief Engineer, Wilson Worsdell.[3] They all survived into British Railways ownership in 1948 and their BR numbers were 67240-67349. They were withdrawn between 1950 and 1958.

Preservation

None of the G5s was preserved, although a new build is in the works at Darlington.[4] Despite other locomotive project being classified as "New Builds", this one is destined to be a replica of original class member No. 1759.

References

  1. ^ Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, 1948 edition, part 4, page 44
  2. ^ http://www.lner.info/locos/G/g5.shtml
  3. ^ See reference here.
  4. ^ http://www.g5locomotive.co.uk/