Midland Railway 2228 Class

Midland Railway 2228 Class
Midland Railway 2228 Class
Power type Steam
Designer Samuel Johnson
Configuration 0-4-4T
Locomotive weight 53 tons 4 cwt
Fuel type coal
Boiler pressure 58039-58058, 140 psi or 58059-58091, 150 psi
Cylinders 2
Cylinder size 18"x24
Tractive effort 58039-58058, 14,460 lb or 58059-58091, 15,490 lb
Class 1P

The Midland Railway 2228 Class was a class of 0-4-4T side tank steam locomotive designed by Samuel Johnson. They were given the power classification 1P.

Fifty-one locomotives passed into British Railways ownership in 1948 and they were numbered 58039-58091 (with gaps).

Dimensions

  • LMS/BR Power classification, 1P
  • Locomotive weight, 53 tons 4 cwt
  • Boiler pressure:
    • 58039-58058, 140 psi
    • 58059-58091, 150 psi
  • Superheater, No
  • Cylinders, 18"x24"
  • Driving wheel diameter, 5' 4"
  • Tractive effort:
    • 58039-58058, 14,460 lb
    • 58059-58091, 15,490 lb
  • Valve gear, Stephenson (slide valves)

References

  • Midland Engines: No. 1 The '1883' & '2228' Class Bogie Passenger Tanks F James, BD Hunt & RJ Essery (1999) ISBN 1-874103-50-X Wild Swan Publications


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