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Engine No. 15__2-6-0. A
new and powerful class of 2-6-0 or "Mogul" type
of goods locomotive has recently been built at Manchester
for this railway. This engine has two simple inside cylinders,
a superheater is fitted to the boiler, and a pony truck at
the leading end. Two of these engines have been constructed
and work the heavy goods trains between Dublin and Wexford.
The total weight of engine and tender in working order is
81 tons. Dublin and South Eastern Railway, Ireland.
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Engine No. 23__0-6-0
Four-cylinder Tank. A
very interesting locomotive and unique in being the first
instance of a British tank engine to have four cylinders.
In the design all the modern appliances have been included,
and the engine is well adapted to hauling heavy trains having
frequent stops, and requiring rapid acceleration. A novel
feature is the disposition of the inside and outside cranks.
This engine has been working local trains around Stoke district.
Built at Stoke, the weight in working order is 56 3/4 tons.
L.M.&S. Railway North Staffordshire
Section.
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Engine No. 49 "Clan
Campbell"__4-6-0. One
of a new class of 4-6-0 or ten-wheel type built at New-castle-on-Tyne,
and used for hauling heavy trains between Perth and Inverness.
Situated between these two towns is Drumochter Pass, 1484
feet above sea level, the highest point reached by any railway
in the country. These engines have two simple outside cylinders,
superheater, Belpaire firebox, and mechanical lubricators.
A spacious and roomy cab is provided for the protection of
the driver and fireman. The total weight of engine and tender
in working order is 104 1/4 tons. L.M.&S.
Railway Highland Section.
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