MGWR Class 12

Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR) Classes 12,14,15,16 and 19 were 36 0-4-2 locomotives acquired in 5 batches over the period 1861-1872. The first 0-4-2s were introduced by the Locomotive Superintendent Joseph Cabry, and his successor Robert Ramage in 1863 also seemed to favour the type. After Martin Atock succeeded in 1872 there were no more orders of the type due to generally poor timekeeping.[1]

MGWR Classes 12,14,15,16,19
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderFairbairn
Neilson
Dübs
Build date1860-1872
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-4-2
Gauge5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
Career
OperatorsMidland Great Western Railway (MGWR)
LocaleIreland

MGWR Class 12

The MGWR Class 12 were a batch of 6 locomotives supplied by Fairbairn in 1860, the final locomotives from Fairbairn to the MGWR. They lasted just under 20 years, but by their last days were removed from goods to pilot and permanent way duties. Initially numbered 43-48 they were later renumbered 49-54.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn
43Regent18601879
44Duke18601879
45Marquis18601879
46Baron18601879
47Viscount18601879
48Earl18601879

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MGWR Class 14

For MGWR Class 14 the MGWR used a fresh supplier Neilsons of Glasgow. The class was introduced in 1863 and all were withdrawn by 1885.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn
55Inny18631885
56Liffy18631885
57Lough Corrib18631885
58Lough Gill18631885
59Shannon18631885
60Lough Owel18631885

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MGWR Class 15

Neilsons supplied a further 6 0-4-2 locomotives in 1864 forming MGWR Class 15.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn
61Lynx18641887
62Tiger18641888
63Lion18641888
64Leopard18641888
65Wolf18641888
66Elephant18641889

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MGWR Class 16

For a batch of six 0-4-2 locomotives for 1867 the MGWR switched to Dübs and Company, also based in Glasgow. These became MGWR Class 16.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn
67Dublin18671888
68Mullingar18671887
69Athlone18671889
70Ballinasloe18671888
71Galway18671887
72Sligo18671888

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MGWR Class 19

For the final batch of new build locomotives the MGWR switched supplier back to Neilsons. Following design changes instigated by Martin Atock most of this batch had a four-ring boiler 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) longer with modified frames. With their withdrawal in 1892 the use of 0-4-2 by the MGWR came to an end.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn
73Comet18711892
74Luna18711892
75Hector18711892
76Lightning18711892
77Star18711891
78Planet18711891
79Mayo18721892
80Dunsandle18721891
81Clancarty18721892
82Clonbrock18721892
83Lucan18721891
84Dunkellan18721891

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References
  1. Shepherd, Ernie (1994). The Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland – An illustrated History. Midland Publishing Limited. pp. 84–85, 123. ISBN 1-85780-008-7.
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