Power type Steam Build date 1894-1901 Configuration 0-4-4T | Designer Wilson Worsdell Total produced 110 | |
Gauge 4 ft 8 ⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
The NER Class O (LNER Class G5) was a class of 0-4-4T steam locomotives of the North Eastern Railway, designed by the company's Chief Engineer, Wilson Worsdell. They all survived into British Railways ownership in 1948 and their BR numbers were 67240-67349. They were withdrawn between 1950 and 1958.
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Accidents and incidents
In July 1957, locomotive No. No. 67338 was used for a series of tests into the performance of concrete sleepers when trains were derailed. These tests took place between Halifax and Keighley, Yorkshire.
Preservation
None of the G5s was preserved, although a new build is in the works at Shildon.It will be built for use on various heritage lines.
References
NER Class O Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA