Type and origin | |
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Power type | Steam |
Builder | Sharp, Stewart and Company |
Serial number | 4055–4056, 4075–4078 |
Build date | 1895 |
Total produced | 6 |
Specifications | |
Configuration | 2-4-0T |
UIC classification | 1′B n2t |
Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
Fuel type | Coal |
Career | |
Operator(s) | Metropolitan Railway |
Number(s) | 71–76[1] |
Disposition | All scrapped |
The Metropolitan Railway D Class was a group of six 2-4-0T tank engines built for the Metropolitan Railway in 1894-1895 by Sharp, Stewart and Company.
Overview
Two locomotives were used on the Verney Junction-Aylesbury section. The other four ran between Aylesbury and Baker Street and were fitted with condensing apparatus, but this was later removed.[2]
Withdrawal
From 1920 the class was withdrawn. Some were sold, others scrapped. None were preserved.[1]
References
- ^ a b Casserley, H.C. (1977). The Later Years of Metropolitan Steam. Truro: D.Bradford Barton. p. 7. ISBN 0-85153-327-2.
- ^ Day, J. and Fenton, W. The Last Drop - London Transport Steam 1863-1971, London Transport Publications 1971, P.14
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