Metropolitan Railway D Class Specifications Configuration: • Whyte 2-4-0 T • UIC 1′B n2t Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Fuel type Coal
The Metropolitan Railway D Class was a group of six 2-4-0 T locomotives built for the Metropolitan Railway in 1894-1895 by Sharp, Stewart and Company .
Overview
Two locomotives were used on the Verney Junction -Aylesbury section. The other four ran between Aylesbury and Baker Street and were fitted with condensing apparatus , but this was later removed.
Withdrawal
The class was withdrawn starting in 1920. Some were sold, while others were scrapped, but none were ultimately preserved.
References
^ Casserley, H.C. (1977). The Later Years of Metropolitan Steam . Truro: D.Bradford Barton. p. 7. ISBN 0-85153-327-2 .
Day, J. and Fenton, W. The Last Drop - London Transport Steam 1863-1971 , London Transport Publications 1971, P.14
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