SR Q1 class - York, Great Britain.
N 53° 57.641 W 001° 05.852
30U E 624816 N 5980823
Southern Railway 0-6-0 Q1 class steam locomotive, No 33001, 1942 is exhibited in the Worlds largest railway museum. The National Railway Museum in York.
Waymark Code: WMK99B
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/03/2014
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The C1 later known as Q1 Class, was built of the bare essentials. The Engine worked equally as well in forward or reverse. It is said that they saved sufficient materials to build another 9 locomotives.
Southern Railway Q1
"The Q1 was built in 1942 to a design by the innovative OVS Bulleid for the Southern Railway to help deal with the huge increase in rail traffic caused by the Second World War. Under wartime 'austerity' materials were in short supply, hence the locomotive does not have a 'running board' above the wheels." Text source: (
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"The SR Q1 class is a type of austerity steam locomotive constructed during the Second World War. The class was designed by Oliver Bulleid for use on the intensive freight turns experienced during wartime on the Southern Railway network. A total of 40 locomotives were built. Bulleid incorporated many innovations and weight-saving concepts to produce a highly functional design. The class lasted in service until July 1966, and the first member of the class, number C1, has been preserved by the National Railway Museum.
The highly unusual and controversial design represents the ultimate development of the British 0-6-0 freight engine, capable of hauling trains that were usually allocated to much larger locomotives on other railways. " Text Source: (
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This is a must visit attraction if you are in the area, and its free admission. Located in York, UK.
"Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history in York’s only National Museum. Explore our giant halls full of trains and railway legends including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, step on to the futuristic, Japanese Bullet Train or marvel at the stunning opulence of the Royal Trains.
Get on board awe inspiring locomotives, watch our engineers at work in The Workshop, uncover hidden treasures in The Warehouse and make tracks to the outdoor area. The children can let off steam with our outdoor play area, miniature railway rides and loads of interactive exhibits." Text Source: (
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Hours of Operation:
Opening times
10am–6pm daily
Closed 24, 25, 26 Dec
Admission Free, but donations are appreciated.
Street Address: NRM York. Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ