Neilson and Company 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 Neilson and Company Caledonian Railway 812 Class

Discover the impressive Caledonian Railway 812 Class, a powerful steam locomotive with a rich history.

Built between 1899 and 1909 by CR, Dübs & Co, Neilson and Company, and Sharpe & Stewart, this 0-6-0 type locomotive boasts a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Measuring 17.09 meters in length and weighing 46 tons, it was designed for robust service and delivered a tractive effort of 89 kN.

This notable engine served in the United Kingdom with the London Midland and Scottish Railway and continues its legacy with the Strathspey Railway.

Explore the engineering and heritage of the Caledonian Railway 812 Class, a true testament to steam power.

Neilson and Company 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