MGWR Class P
The Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR) Class P were an 0-6-0T tank locomotive designed by Martin Atock introduced in 1881 designed for shunting and banking round North Wall freight yard. After 1925 they became Great Southern Railways (GSR) class 614 / Inchicore class J10.[1][2]
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Fleet
| MGWR No. | Name | Built | GSR No. | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Giantess | 1880 | 614 | 1955 |
| 101 | Giant | 1880 | 615 | 1951 |
| 102 | Pilot | 1880 | 616 | 1950 |
| 103 | Pioneer | 1880 | 617 | 1959 |
| 105 | Hercules | 1890 | 618 | 1949 |
The MGWR P class were known as Heavy Tanks. In particular No. 102 was rebuilt with armour-plating in 1922 and was unofficially known as King Tutenkamen.[1]
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References
- Shepherd, Ernie (1994). The Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland – An illustrated History. Midland Publishing Limited. pp. 87, 130. ISBN 1-85780-008-7.
- Clements, Jeremy; McMahon, Michael (2008). Locomotives of the GSR. Colourpoint Books. pp. 201–202. ISBN 9781906578268.
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