NER Class O
Appearance
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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.[2] They all survived into British Railways ownership in 1948 and their BR numbers were 67240-67349. They were withdrawn between 1950 and 1958.
Accidents and incidents
In July 1957, locomotive 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.[3]
Preservation
None of the G5s was preserved, although a new build is in the works at Shildon.[4] It will be built for use on various heritage lines.
Models
Bachmann Branchline have made a OO gauge model of the NER O class.
References
- ^ Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, part 4 (1948 ed.). p. 44.
- ^ a b "The G5 (NER Class O) 0-4-4T Tank Locomotives". The London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) Encyclopedia.
- ^ Hoole, Ken (1983). Trains in Trouble. Vol. 4. Redruth: Atlantic Books. p. 44. ISBN 0 906899 07 9.
- ^ "Class G5 Locomotive Company".