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Record: 71951 (21/04/2026)
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CR/LMS Brittain "179" Class 4-4-0 - 'Oban Bogies'
Class Types
| CR Class |
179 |
| CR Class |
179 Rbld |
| (Also known as) |
Oban Bogies |
General
| Designer |
George Brittain |
| Introduced |
1882 |
| Pre-Grouping Company |
Caledonian Railway |
| Grouping Company |
London, Midland & Scottish Railway |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-4-0 |
| Number Built as 179 |
10 |
| Manufacturers |
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| Orders |
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| Historical Data |
Designed for Oban line with it's limited loadings and small turntable. Direct steam reversing gear. 4 wheel tender (high sided). Dome on 2nd ring of boiler, stovepipe chimney when new. |
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Power
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179 |
179 Rbld |
| Outside Cylinders |
18" x 24" (2 off) |
As 179 |
Wheels
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179 |
179 Rbld |
| Pony |
3' 2" |
As 179 |
| Drivers |
5' 2" |
As 179 |
| Locomotive Wheelbase |
21' |
As 179 |
| Descriptive Wheelbase |
6' 0" + 6' 7" + 8' 5" = 21' 0" (engine only) |
As 179 |
Dimensions
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179 |
179 Rbld |
| Weight (loco only) |
41t 11cwt |
40t 17cwt |
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