NER Class O

NER Class O LNER Class G5

Type and originPower typeSteamDesignerWilson WorsdellBuild date1894-1901Total produced110

Type and origin

Power typeSteam

Build date1894-1901

Total produced110

SpecificationsConfiguration:• Whyte 0-4-4T Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)Driver dia.5 ft 1.25 in (1.556 m)Loco weight54.2 long tons (55.1 t)Fuel typecoalBoiler pressure160 psi (1,100 kPa)Cylinderstwo insideCylinder size18 in × 24 in (460 mm × 610 mm)

Specifications

Configuration

• Whyte0-4-4T

Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)

Driver dia.5 ft 1.25 in (1.556 m)

Loco weight54.2 long tons (55.1 t)

Fuel typecoal

Boiler pressure160 psi (1,100 kPa)

Cylinderstwo inside

Cylinder size18 in × 24 in (460 mm × 610 mm)

Performance figuresTractive effort17,265 lbf (76.80 kN)

Performance figures

Tractive effort17,265 lbf (76.80 kN)

CareerWithdrawn1950-1958DispositionAll original locomotives scrapped. One replica being constructed.

Career

Withdrawn1950-1958

DispositionAll original locomotives scrapped. One replica being constructed.

The NER Class O (LNER Class G5) was a class of 0-4-4T steam locomotives of the North Eastern Railway, designed by the company's Chief Engineer, Wilson Worsdell. They all survived into British Railways ownership in 1948 and their BR numbers were 67240-67349. They were withdrawn between 1950 and 1958.

Accidents and incidents

In July 1957, locomotive No. 67338 was used for a series of tests into the performance of concrete sleepers when trains were derailed. These tests took place between Halifax and Keighley, Yorkshire.

Preservation

None of the G5s were preserved, although a replica, No. 1759 is under construction at Shildon. It will be built for use on various heritage lines.

Models

Bachmann Branchline have made a OO gauge model of the NER O class.