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The members of the class were subject to various rebuilds throughout their life including fitting of superheated boilers which improved their performance.[1]: 108–112
Service
When introduced these were the premier express passenger locomotives of the GS&WR and worked on the Dublin to Cork and Limerick.[2] They were subsequently displaced by later build locomotives but remained useful for other services where a medium locomotive was required and were noted for a good turn of speed.[1]: 106–112
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. 17. ISBN9780711033603.