4-2-2 Stirling Single GNR Profile and Models
No.1 at the National Railway Museum in January 2016. ©HawkeyeUK
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The Great Northern Railway (GNR) No. 1 class Stirling Single is a class of steam locomotive designed for express passenger work. Designed by Patrick Stirling, they are characterised by a single pair of large driving wheels which led to the nickname "eight-footer". Originally the locomotive was designed to haul up to 26 passenger carriages at an average speed of 47 miles per hour and could reach up to 85mph. The first of the class, No 1 is the only engine to be preserved. It is exhibited at the National Railway Museum, York. The locomotive remains in good mechanical condition, though it has not steamed since 1985, and was used recently to act as a star player in York Theatre Royal's stage-performance of The Railway Children play. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
Great Northern Railway |
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Build Date |
1870 to 1895 |
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Total Built |
53 |
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Tractive Effort |
11, 129 to 15,680 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-2-2 |
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Operated By |
Great Northern Railway |
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Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1916 |
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Surviving Examples |
1 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
GNR - Great Northern Railway
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitmaster |
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Not set | Not set |
KM9 View |
Stirling Single Loco No 1 | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Millholme Models |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
MM14 View |
GNR Stirling Single 4-2-2 Locomotive & Tender Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
