The Great Southern and Western Railway (GS&WR) Class 351 initially consisting of four 0-6-0 tender locomotives designed by Robert Coey for use on heavy freight trains on the main line.[2] They were joined by four similar locomotives built in 1912 which had initially been designated GS&WR Class 249 but which were subsequently grouped into class 351.[1]: 117–118
Coey developed the class with eight similar engines of the GS&WR Class 257 in 1913.[2]
Design and rebuilds
The design was a successor to the standard GS&WR Class 101 freight locomotive, with an increase in power on that design achieved at the expense of being restricted to a number of routes due to a higher axle loading. The 1912 build locomotives were slightly longer and heavier.[1]: 117–118
Service
The locomotives were particularly in demand for working goods and seasonal beet trains over the route to Rosslare.[1]: 117–118
Incidents
Locomotive 353 was withdrawn in 1931 due collision damage at Monasterevin in 1930.[1]: 118
References
^ abcdeClements, Jeremy; McMahon, Michael (2008). Locomotives of the GSR. Colourpoint Books. ISBN9781906578268.
^ abBoocock, Colin (1 October 2009). "Locomotive Compendium Ireland" (1st ed.). Ian Allan. p. 23. ISBN9780711033603.
