S&DR George England 2-4-0

S&DR George England 2-4-0
Dimensions for nos. 1-7[1]
(others may differ)
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderGeorge England
Build date1861, 1863-1865
Total produced7
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-4-0
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.5ft 0in
Boiler pressure115psi
Heating surface849 sq ft
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size15"x18"
Career
OperatorsSomerset and Dorset Railway

The S&DR George England 2-4-0 were 2-4-0 steam locomotives built by George England for the Somerset and Dorset Railway (S&DR) and its predecessor, the Somerset Central Railway (SCR). There were frequent re-numberings, which explains the presence of two number 11s. [2]

Tender engines built 1861-1864

Number Build date Disposal Notes
1 1861 to Fox, Walker 1874 1,2
2 1861 ? 1
3 1861 to Fox, Walker 1874 1,2
4 1861 to Fox, Walker 1874 1,2
5 1861 to Fox, Walker 1874 1,2
6 1861 ? 1
7 1861 ? 1
9 1863 sold 1878
10 1863 sold 1878
11 1864 sold 1878
12 1864 sold 1878
13 1864 sold 1878
14 1864 sold 1878
Notes
  1. Built for Somerset Central Railway
  2. Engines sent to Fox, Walker and Company in 1874 were in part-exchange for new 0-6-0ST locomotives

Two of the engines sent to Fox, Walker were re-sold to the Bishops Castle Railway.[3]

Tank engines built 1861

Number Build date Disposal Notes
8 1861 scrapped 1928 re-built several times
11 1861 to L&SWR c.1871 acquired by S&DR 1863

Tender engines built 1865

These were double-framed engines built to the design of James Cudworth for the South Eastern Railway (SER). By the time they arrived, the SER no longer required them, so they were sold to the S&DR instead.

Number Build date Disposal Notes
17 1865 scrapped 1/1897
18 1865 scrapped 1/1897

See also

References

  1. ^ Woodcock, George, Minor Railways of England and their Locomotives, Goose & Son, Norwich, 1970, pp 26-27
  2. ^ Kevin Clapcott (10 August 2007). "The Somerset & Dorset Railway - S&D Locos 1861-1929". Sdjr.net. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
  3. ^ Woodcock, pp 26-27