MGWR Class E
| MGWR Class E | |
|---|---|
CIÉ | |
| Class | MGWR: E GSR/CIÉ: 551 or J26 |
| Numbers | MGWR: 106–117; GSR: 551–562 |
| Official name | GSR Class 551 or Class J26 |
| Nicknames | Irish Terrier |
| Withdrawn | 1954–1963 |
| Disposition | All scrapped |
The MGWR class E was a small
Locomotives
| MGWR No. | MGWR Name | GSR No. |
|---|---|---|
| 106 | Lark | 551 |
| 107 | Robin | 552 |
| 108 | Swallow | 553 |
| 109 | Fly | 554 |
| 110 | Bat | 555 |
| 111 | Wasp | 556 |
| 112 | Hornet | 557 |
| 113 | Gnat | 558 |
| 114 | Stork | 559 |
| 115 | Achill | 560 |
| 116 | Cong | 561 |
| 117 | Moy | 562 |
Design and historical development
The MGWR Class E were initially intended for shunting around
After the grouping of 1925, the Great Southern Railways classified them Class 551 or Class J26, and fitted them with new smokeboxes, safety valves and chimneys. The nameplates, builder’s plates and sandbox numbers were removed at this time and replaced with a numberplate.[2]
After 1920 they were forced to move from the Achill branch when that became restricted for 6 wheel coupled locomotives.[1]
Their low axle loading gave them good utility and they were often popular, though some duties stretched their abilities.[3]
Three engines, 553, 555 and 560 were fitted with enlarged cabs and modified footsteps. This enabled an additional ton of coal to be carried and they successfully worked on the enclosed Waterford and Tramore section.[3][1]
Model
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See also
- Diesel Locomotives of Ireland
- Multiple Units of Ireland
- Coaching Stock of Ireland
- Steam locomotives of Ireland
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0853615880.
- ^ a b "Midland Great Western Railway". Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- ^ ISBN 9781906578268.
- ^ "Loco Kits and Accessories". Studio Scale Models. E class J26 (K04) Brass Kit. Archived from the original on 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.