NER Class O

NER Class O
LNER Class G5

Type and origin Power type Steam Designer Wilson Worsdell Build date 1894-1901 Total produced 110

Specifications Configuration 0-4-4T Gauge 4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Driver dia. 5 ft 1.25 in (1.556 m) Loco weight 54.2 long tons (55.1 t) Fuel type coal Boiler pressure 160 psi (1,100 kPa) Cylinders two inside Cylinder size 18 in × 24 in (460 mm × 610 mm)

Performance figures Tractive effort 17,265 lbf (76.80 kN)

Career Withdrawn 1950-1958 Disposition All original locomotives scrapped. One replica being constructed.

The NER Class O (LNER Class G5) was a class of 0-4-4T steam locomotives of the North Eastern Railway,^[1][2] designed by the company's Chief Engineer, Wilson Worsdell.^[2] They all survived into British Railways ownership in 1948 and their BR numbers were 67240-67349. They were withdrawn between 1950 and 1958.

Accidents and incidents

In July 1957, locomotive No. No. 67338 was used for a series of tests into the performance of concrete sleepers when trains were derailed. These tests took place between Halifax and Keighley, Yorkshire.^[3]

Preservation

None of the G5s was preserved, although a new build is in the works at Darlington.^[4] Despite other locomotive project being classified as "New Builds", this one is destined to be a replica of original class member No. 1759.

References

1. Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, part 4 (1948 ed.). p. 44.
2. "The G5 (NER Class O) 0-4-4T Tank Locomotives". The London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) Encyclopedia.
3. Hoole, Ken (1983). Trains in Trouble. Vol. 4. Redruth: Atlantic Books. p. 44. ISBN 0 906899 07 9.
4. "Class G5 Locomotive Company".