Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR) Classes 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19 were 36 0-4-2 locomotives acquired in 5 batches over the period 1861-1872. The first 0-4-2s were introduced by the Locomotive Superintendent Joseph Cabry, and his successor Robert Ramage in 1863 also seemed to favour the type. After Martin Atock succeeded in 1872 there were no more orders of the type due to generally poor timekeeping.
MGWR Class 12
The MGWR Class 12 were a batch of 6 locomotives supplied by Fairbairn in 1860, the final locomotives from Fairbairn to the MGWR. They lasted just under 20 years, but by their last days were removed from goods to pilot and permanent way duties. Initially numbered 43-48 they were later renumbered 49-54.
MGWR No. Name IntroducedWithdrawn43Regent1860187944Duke1860187945Marquis1860187946Baron1860187947Viscount1860187948Earl18601879
MGWR Class 14
For MGWR Class 14 the MGWR used a fresh supplier Neilsons of Glasgow. The class was introduced in 1863 and all were withdrawn by 1885.
MGWR No. Name IntroducedWithdrawn55Inny1863188556Liffy1863188557Lough Corrib1863188558Lough Gill1863188559Shannon1863188560Lough Owel18631885
MGWR Class 15
Neilsons supplied a further 6 0-4-2 locomotives in 1864 forming MGWR Class 15.
MGWR No. Name IntroducedWithdrawn61Lynx1864188762Tiger1864188863Lion1864188864Leopard1864188865Wolf1864188866Elephant18641889
MGWR Class 16
For a batch of six 0-4-2 locomotives for 1867, the MGWR switched to Dübs and Company, also based in Glasgow. These became MGWR Class 16.
MGWR No. Name IntroducedWithdrawn67Dublin1867188868Mullingar1867188769Athlone1867188970Ballinasloe1867188871Galway1867188772Sligo18671888
MGWR Class 19
For the final batch of new build locomotives, the MGWR switched supplier back to Neilsons. Following design changes instigated by Martin Atock, most of this batch had a four-ring boiler longer with modified frames. With their withdrawal in 1892, the use of 0-4-2 by the MGWR came to an end.
MGWR No. Name IntroducedWithdrawn73Comet1871189274Luna1871189275Hector1871189276Lightning1871189277Star1871189178Planet1871189179Mayo1872189280Dunsandle1872189181Clancarty1872189282Clonbrock1872189283Lucan1872189184Dunkellan18721891
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