Neilson and Company 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 Neilson and Company GNRI Class Q

Explore the magnificent GNRI Class Q, a powerful steam locomotive built for 1600 mm gauge railways.

This impressive 4-4-0 locomotive boasts a rich history, with units constructed by renowned manufacturers like Beyer & Peacock, NBL, and Neilson and Company between 1899 and 1904.

Weighing in at 50 tons and classified as 2'B' h2 under the UIC system, the GNRI Class Q represents a significant achievement in steam engineering.

Today, a portion of these remarkable machines are lovingly preserved and maintained by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland as the RPSI Q, ensuring their legacy endures.

Experience the allure of railway heritage with this exceptional steam locomotive, a true testament to a bygone era of rail travel.

Neilson and Company GNRI Class Q technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Beyer & Peacock, NBL, Neilson and Company · 1899–190413 units
Track gauge	1,600 mmIrish gauge5 ft 3 in	5 ft 3 in
UIC axle arrangement	2'B' h2
Whyte notation	4-4-0
Weight	50 t110,231 lb	110,231 lb