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Steam locomotive

NBL GNRI Class Q

Built by Beyer & Peacock, NBL, Neilson and Company

Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Track gauge
1,600 mm
Irish gauge
Years built
1899–1904
13 units
Axle arrangement
2'B' h2

Overview of the NBL GNRI Class Q

Discover the magnificent GNRI Class Q steam locomotive, a true icon of railway history.

This impressive 4-4-0 locomotive, with a broad 1600 mm gauge, was meticulously built by renowned manufacturers such as Beyer & Peacock, NBL, and Neilson and Company between 1899 and 1904.

Weighing in at 50 tons and classified with UIC axles as 2'B' h2, the GNRI Class Q embodies the engineering prowess of its era.

Today, this remarkable piece of heritage is lovingly preserved and maintained by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI), ensuring its legacy continues to inspire railway enthusiasts.

NBL GNRI Class Q technical specifications

Value
Built byBeyer & Peacock, NBL, Neilson and Company · 1899–190413 units
Track gauge1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in
UIC axle arrangement2'B' h2
Whyte notation4-4-0
Weight50 t110,231 lb
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Operators of the NBL GNRI Class Q

Railway companies that have operated the GNRI Class Q, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Railway Preservation Society of IrelandRPSI QIreland

NBL GNRI Class Q photos

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