Highland Railway Strath Class
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The Highland Railway Strath Class 4-4-0s were introduced in 1892.
Twelve were built by Neilson and Company and delivered between May and July of that year.
They were identical to the Clyde Bogies apart from having boilers of a larger diameter which allowed an increased heating surface.
- Boiler pressure: 160 lbf/in² (1.1 MPa).
- Cylinders: 17 by 24 in (432 by 610 mm).
- Driving wheel diameter: 6 ft 3 in (1.9 m).
LMS Number
89 Sir George
90 Tweeddale
91 Strathspey
92 Strathdearn
93 Strathnairn
94 Strathtay
95 Strathcarron
96 Glentilt
97 Glenmore
98 Glentruim 14275
99 Glentromie
100 Glenbruar 14276
All survived to the start of 1919 but had gone by 1947.
No 91 was withdrawn early in 1924 and stored at Aviemore until called for breaking up. Four others of the class were also withdrawn that year.