Midland Railway 130 Class

Midland Railway 130 Class

Type and origin Power type Steam Designer Matthew Kirtley (rebuilt by Samuel W. Johnson) Build date 1852–1866 Total produced 75

Specifications Configuration 2-2-2 Driver diameter 6 ft 8 in (2.032 m) Loco weight 29.5 long tons (30.0 t) Fuel type Coal Cylinders Two, inside Cylinder size 16 in × 22 in (410 mm × 560 mm)

Career Withdrawn 1870s–1905 Disposition All scrapped

The Midland Railway 130 Class was a class of 2-2-2 tender engines built, intended for express passenger duties. They were designed by Matthew Kirtley. In total 75 of the class were built in several batches between 1853 and 1866. Many were rebuilt by Samuel W. Johnson with cabs and new fireboxes after 1875.