G&SWR 'Austrian Goods' 2-6-0
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The Glasgow and South Western Railway (G&SWR) 'Austrian Goods' is a class of 2-6-0 (mogul) steam locomotive designed by Peter Drummond. 11 were built in 1915. These locomotives were given the nickname Austrian Goods. The first, 17824, was withdrawn in 1935 and the final one is 17829 in 1947. All were scrapped.
It is also known as the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Pre-Group Steam Tender Engine
| No. |
|---|
| 17824 |
| 17825 |
| 17826 |
| 17827 |
| 17828 |
| 17829 |
| 17830 |
A photo of the loco appears in David L. Smith's Book "Locomotives of the Glasgow & South Western Railway" page 126. Built by NBL at Queens Park works originally class 403 then class 33 (1916) then class 51 (1919). D. Duncan.
[edit] In fiction
According to Martin Clutterbuck, James the Red Engine (based on Class 28 of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway), from Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, bears a strong form to this engine.
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