South Devon Railway Leopard class

Power typeSteam

Power typeSteam

BuilderAvonside Engine Co.

Serial number894–895, 1050–1051

Leopard
Leopard derailed in snow near Camborne, 8 March 1891
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Avonside Engine Co. Serial number 894–895, 1050–1051 Build date 1872 (2), 1875 (2)
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-4-0ST Gauge 7 ft 1⁄4 in (2,140 mm) Leading dia. 3 ft 6 in (1.07 m) Driver dia. 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Wheelbase 18 ft 5 in (5.61 m) Water cap. 1,100 imp gal (5,000 L; 1,300 US gal) Cylinder size 17 in × 24 in (430 mm × 610 mm)
Career Operators South Devon Railway Great Western Railway Class Leopard

The Leopard class were four 4-4-0ST broad gauge locomotives designed for passenger trains but were also used on goods trains when required. They were built by the Avonside Engine Company for the South Devon Railway, but also operated on its associated railways. Although designed for easy conversion to standard gauge this was never carried out.

On 1 February 1876 the South Devon Railway was amalgamated with the Great Western Railway, the locomotives were given numbers by their new owners but continued to carry their names too.