Caledonian Railway 492 Class

The Caledonian Railway 492 Class were a class of 6 0-8-0 tank engines that were built for the Caledonian Railway, in Scotland by St. Rollox Works from November 1903 to January 1904.

Caledonian Railway 492 Class
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerJohn F. McIntosh
Builder
Order numberY71
Build date1903-1904
Total produced6
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-8-0T
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size19 in × 26 in (483 mm × 660 mm)
Valve gearStephenson
Valve typeSlide valves
Performance figures
Tractive effort25,855 lbf (115.01 kN)
Career
Operators
ClassCR: 492
Number in class6
Numbers
  • CR: 492-497
  • LMS: 16500-16505
  • LMS (1926): 16950-16955
Withdrawn1932-1939
DispositionAll scrapped.

These engines were described as mineral engines with large cabs with doors fitted. The 2nd axle had flangeless wheels.

Numbering
Table of locomotives [1]
CR no. LMS no. LMS (1926) no. Delivered Withdrawn
492 16500 16950 1903 1936
493 16501 16951 1903 1932
494 16502 16952 1903 1936
495 16503 16953 1903 1935
496 16504 16954 1904 1932
497 16505 16955 1904 1939

References
  1. "CR/LMS McIntosh "492" Class 0-8-0T (Brdatabase)". Brdatabase. January 28, 2024.
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