Rhymney Railway S class

The Rhymney Railway S class was a class of 0-6-0T steam locomotive introduced into traffic in 1908 designed by the railway's engineer Hurry Riches. There were initially four locos in the class. A further 4 ‘S1’ locomotives with a larger boiler and higher tractive effort were built in 1920.

Rhymney Railway
S and S1 classes
Class S1 0-6-0T No. at Cardiff 1950
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerC. T. Hurry Riches
Build date1908–1920
Total produced7 4(S), 3(S1)
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0T
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia.4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Loco weightS 55.06–66.95 long tons (55.94–68.02 t); S1 56.08–66.95 long tons (56.98–68.02 t)
Fuel typeCoal
Boiler pressure175 lbf/in2 (1.21 MPa);
Rebuilt: 200 lbf/in2 (1.38 MPa)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size18 in × 26 in (457 mm × 660 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effortS 23,870 lbf (106.2 kN);
S1: 25,210 lbf (112.1 kN)
Career
OperatorsRR, GWR, BR
ClassRR: S & S1
Power classBR: 4F
NumbersRR: 32-4, 111–4
GWR/BR: 78-83
Withdrawn1954–5
Dispositionall scrapped

References
  • Casserley, H. C. & Johnston, Stuart W. (1966). Locomotives at the Grouping 4: Great Western Railway. Shepperton, Middlesex: Ian Allan Limited. p. 9-6.
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