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GSWR/LMS Manson "18" Class 4-4-0


Class Types
GSWR Class 18

General
Designer Mr James Manson
Introduced 1907
Pre-Grouping Company Glasgow and South Western Railway
Grouping Company London, Midland & Scottish Railway
Wheel Arrangement 4-4-0
Number Built as 18 13
Conversions from other classes 2
Number Scrapped 15
First in Service 06/1907
Last in Service 10/1932
Manufacturers
ManufacturerTotal
Kilmarnock Works 15
Orders
BuilderSponsorOrder #DateSize
Kilmarnock Works  n/a 1907 13

Power
Variant Introduced 1907
Inside Cylinders 18.5" x 26" (2 off)

Wheels
Pony 3' 71⁄2"
Drivers 6' 91⁄2"
Locomotive Wheelbase 21' 8"
Descriptive Wheelbase 5' 6" + 7' 5" + 8' 9" = 21' 8" (engine only)

Dimensions
Weight (loco only) 50t 8cwt
Water Capacity 2,900gal

Boiler & Firebox