Midland Railway 480 Class

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Power typeSteam
Power typeSteam
Builder
Midland Railway 480 Class
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerMatthew Kirtley
Builder
Build date1863–1869
Total produced237
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-6-0
  UICC n2
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Coupled dia.5 ft 2+12 in (1,588 mm)
Fuel typeCoal
Boiler pressure140 lbf/in2 (0.97 MPa)
Heating surface1,107 sq ft (102.8 m2)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size16+12 in × 24 in (419 mm × 610 mm)
Career
Operators
Power class1F
Withdrawn1902–1946
DispositionAll scrapped

The Midland Railway 480 Class was a class of double framed 0-6-0 steam locomotive, designed by Matthew Kirtley for the Midland Railway of Britain. They were built between 1863 and 1868.

They were a development of the 240 Class, with curved frames, and were themselves developed into the 700 Class.

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