BR Riddles 4MT 80072

BR Riddles 4MT 80072
Built By	BR Brighton Works
Configuration	2-6-4T
BR rating	4MT
Status	Non-resident
Loco Number	80072
History
Built	1953
Designed By	Robert Riddles
Type	BR Standard 4MT Tank
Technical
Length	60ft 0"
Weight	67t 18cwt
Tractive effort	25,515 lb
Pressure	225 lb/sq in
Steam Locomotives

80072 is a BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T tank engine designed by R.A. Riddles. The Class 4 tank engine was derived from the ex-LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T, and was used mainly on commuter and outer suburban services. A total of 155 were built, of which 15 have survived into preservation. Her sister, 80079 is an SVR resident and a brief history of the class on the SVR can be found on that page.

This very useful engine is based at the Llangollen Railway and is owned by 80072 Steam Locomotive Co Ltd. She has visited the SVR many times in preservation.

• Autumn Gala 1999
• Spring Galas 2011 and 2013
• Winter hire for Santa services 2011 and 2017.

​ In addition 80072 is a rarity, an engine that worked over the SVR in service before being preserved. She was photographed on the line on three occasions during the very cold winter of 1962-63 (whilst allocated to Swansea East Dock, 87D). Images can be found in the Sellick Collection. 

See also

• Steam Locomotives visiting the SVR for galas
• Steam Locomotives hired by the SVR
• BR Riddles 4MT 80079
• Sellick Collection

Links

• BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T on Wikipedia
• 80072 Steam Locomotive Co Ltd