Taff Vale Railway O3 class
| Performance figures | |
|---|---|
| Tractive effort | 19,870 lbf (88.4 kN) |
| Career | |
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| Operators | Taff Vale Railway Great Western Railway; British Railways |
| Withdrawn | 1948 |
| Disposition | All scrapped |
The Taff Vale Railway O3 class was a class of two 0-6-2T steam tank locomotives designed by Tom Hurry Riches, built by Kitson & Co. and introduced to the Taff Vale Railway in 1904. They were rebuilt with new boilers by the Great Western Railway (GWR) in 1930.
Numbering
| Year | Quantity | Builder | Serial Numbers | TVR Numbers | GWR numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 2 | Kitson & Co. | 4235, 4236 | 18, 19 | 410, 411 |
Withdrawal and disposal
Both entered British Railways service in 1948, but neither lasted more than 3 months before being retired and scrapped. Both were withdrawn from the Cardiff Canton shed.
See also
External links
- Rail UK database entry for Taff Vale Railway O3 class
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