LNWR Class G1

The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Class G1 was a class of 0-8-0 steam locomotives. It was a superheated version of the LNWR Class G with 8 inch piston valves. The prototype was rebuilt in 1912 from a member of Class G and a further 170 new locomotives were built between 1912 and 1918. In addition, 278 older locomotives were rebuilt to the G1 specification between 1917 and 1934.

LNWR Class G1
No. 1384 in photographic grey livery
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerCharles Bowen Cooke
BuilderCrewe Works
Build date1901-1904
Total producedNew builds: 171
Rebuilds: 278
Total: 449
RebuilderCrewe Works
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-8-0
  UICD h2
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.4 ft 5+12 in (1.359 m)
Loco weight60 long tons 15 cwt (136,100 lb or 61.7 t)
Fuel typecoal
Boiler pressure160 psi (1.10 MPa)
Cylinders2 inside
Cylinder size20½" x 24"
Performance figures
Tractive effort25,640 lbf (114.1 kN)
Career
OperatorsLNWR » LMS » BR
Power classBR, 6F
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