4-4-0T Class P 'Yankee Tank' HR Profile and Models

4-4-0T Class P 'Yankee Tank' HR

No. 101. Unknown location and date. ©Public Domain

The Highland Railway P class was a group of five 4-4-0T steam locomotives built in 1891 and 1893 by Dübs and Company of Glasgow.  They were part of an order for five for the Uruguay Eastern Railway, but due to financial problems the order was cancelled and the engines were offered for sale. The locomotives were purchased by the Highland Railway in 1892. Although their cowcatchers and large headlights were removed before entering service, they retained a somewhat American appearance quite unlike other HR designs of the period. They were nicknamed Yankees, although the official designation from 1901 was 'P' Class. Three further locomotives were delivered by Dübs in 1893, possibly comprising the balance of the Uruguay order. These had standard Highland Railway fittings but were otherwise identical to the first two. They were used on branch line services, including those to Burghead, Fortrose, Portessie and Aberfeldy. One (no. 52) was used on the Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway while that line was leased to the Highland.In 1923 they passed to the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) and became LMS 15013–15017. They were withdrawn between 1924 and 1934.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

Dϋbs & Co

Build Date

1891 to 1893

Total Built

5

Tractive Effort

10,638 lbf

Wheel Configuration

4-4-0T

Operated By

Highland Railway
London, Midland & Scottish Railway

Main Duties

Passenger Services

In Service Until

1934

Surviving Examples

0

 

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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Models and Leisure Castings Ltd No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set PK29
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Yankee Tank 4-4-0T Kit Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Shedmaster Models No image available Requires assembly Not set LK210
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