Caledonian Railway 782 Class

The Caledonian Railway 782 Class was a class of 0-6-0T steam locomotives designed by John F. McIntosh and introduced in 1896. The 29 Class was similar but fitted with condensing apparatus. The locomotives were taken into London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) ownership in 1923 and into British Railways (BR) ownership in 1948.

Caledonian Railway 782 Class
No. 16289 at Balornock (St Rollox) Locomotive Depot 15 August 1948
Type and origin Power type Steam Designer John F. McIntosh Builder CR St. Rollox Works Build date 1896 Total produced 137
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0T Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Driver dia. 4 ft 6 in Loco weight 49 long tons 15 cwt (111,400 lb or 50.5 t) Fuel type coal Boiler pressure 160 psi Cylinders two inside Cylinder size 18" x 26" Valve gear Stephenson
Performance figures Tractive effort 21,215 lb
Career Class 3F

Numbering

29 Class

• LMS numbers 16231-16239
• BR numbers 56231-56239

782 Class

• LMS numbers 16240-16376
• BR numbers 56240-56376

Sources

• Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, 1948 edition, part 3, pp 46-47

See also

• Locomotives of the Caledonian Railway

External links

• Rail UK database Class 782