SECR C class

SECR C class

Infobox Locomotive
powertype=Steam
name = SECR C class


caption = C class 592 after its latest overhaul, August 2007.
designer = Harry Wainwright
builder = SECR Ashford Works (70)
SECR Longhedge Works (9)
Neilson, Reid & Co. (15)
Sharp, Stewart & Co. (15)
builddate = 1900–1908
totalproduction = 109
whytetype = 0-6-0
uicclass = Cn
gauge = RailGauge|ussg
driversize = convert|62|in|m|3|abbr=on
length =
weight = 43 tons 16 cwt
fueltype = Coal
fuelc

waterc

superheatertype=None
cylindercount = Two, inside
cylindersize = 18½ × 26 in (470×660 mm)
valvegear=Stephenson
firearea =
boilerpressure = convert|160|psi|MPa|2|abbr=on|lk=on
superheatertype= None
tractiveeffort = convert|19520|lbf|kN|2|abbr=on|lk=on
railroadclass= SECR / SR: C
BR: 2F
disposition = One preserved, remainder scrappedThe South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR) C Class is a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotive.

History

The SECR held trials in November 1898 to decide on a standard freight locomotive design. Two existing 0-6-0 locomotives were tested: former London, Chatham and Dover Railway B2 class No. 194 designed by William Kirtley; and former South Eastern Railway O class No. 436 designed by James Stirling. The Kirtley design proved superior and a new order for 40 locomotives based on it was placed. These locomotives formed the first of the C class.

A total of 109 C class locomotives were built between 1900 and 1908 to a design by Harry Wainwright. 107 examples entered service with British Railways in 1948. Many lasted until the Kent Coast electrification in 1959-1960 and three of them (31271, 31280, 31592) remained in Departmental stock until 1966.

class conversion

In 1917, no. 685 was converted into an S class 0-6-0ST.

Dimensions

* Tender locomotive
* BR Power classification, 2F
* Locomotive weight, 43 tons 16 cwt, Tender, not known
* Boiler pressure, convert|160|psi|MPa|2|abbr=on
* Superheater, No
* Cylinders, 18½"x26" cite journal |journal=Locomotives Illustrated |volume=169 |month=February-March |year=2008 |last=Aves |first=W.A.T. |title=The Locomotives Built at the Southern Railway Works - Ashford: Part 2 1900-1952]
* Driving wheel diameter, convert|5|ft|2|in|m|3|abbr=on
* Tractive effort, convert|19520|lbf|kN|2|abbr=on
* Valve gear, Stephenson

Preservation

One, 592 (Southern Railway 1592, BR 31592), has been preserved on the Bluebell Railway. It has recently returned to traffic after its most recent overhaul in 2007. In 1999 it featured as the Green Dragon locomotive in the Railway Children

References

External links

* [http://www.semgonline.com/steam/cclass_01.html SEMG page]
* [http://www.railuk.co.uk/steam/getsteamclass.php?item=C Railuk database]
* [http://ukhrail.uel.ac.uk/cgi-bin/rlylocos?NO=592&NA=&CL=C&CO=ANY&BL=&WN=&LO= Preserved locomotive database entry for 592]
* [http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/bluebell/pics/c.html Bluebell Railway page for 592]


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