CR Caledonian Railway 812 Class

Built by CR, Dübs & Co, Neilson and Company, Sharpe & Stewart

Weight

46 t

101,413 lb

Length

17.09 m

56 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1899–1909

Axle arrangement

C' n2

Overview of the CR Caledonian Railway 812 Class

Discover the impressive Caledonian Railway 812 Class steam locomotive, a true icon of British railway heritage.

Built between 1899 and 1909 by renowned manufacturers like Dübs & Co and Neilson and Company, this powerful 0-6-0 locomotive played a significant role in the operations of the London Midland and Scottish Railway and continues to be preserved on the Strathspey Railway.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the 812 Class boasts a sturdy design, weighing 46 tonnes and delivering a tractive effort of 89 kN. Its impressive length of 17.09 meters makes it a formidable presence on the tracks.

Experience the romance and engineering marvel of steam power with the Caledonian Railway 812 Class, a testament to the golden age of rail travel in the United Kingdom.

CR Caledonian Railway 812 Class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CR, Dübs & Co, Neilson and Company, Sharpe & Stewart · 1899–1909
Tractive effort	89 kN20,008 lbf	20,008 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C' n2
Whyte notation	0-6-0
Length	17.09 m56 ft 1 in	56 ft 1 in
Weight	46 t101,413 lb	101,413 lb