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The SECR P Class was a small class of eight locomotives - the first two built in 1909 with the remaining six in 1910. Modifications to the second batch included: lowered tank & cabs as well as alternate smokebox rivetting. Originally intended to be deployed on local passenger services, using push-pull equipment, they were quickly found to be somewhat lacking in power and were transferred to shunting and station pilot duties. Although not a very numerous class of locomotives, they are very well represented in preservation with four examples having been saved. Two are currently undergoing overhaul while two are still operational. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
SECR Ashford Works |
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Build Dates |
1909 to 1910 |
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Total Built |
8 |
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Tractive Effort |
7,810 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
0-6-0T |
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Operated By |
South Eastern & Chatham Railway Southern Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Local Passenger, Shunting |
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In Service Until |
1961 |
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Surviving Examples |
4 |