We are very pround to announce the locomotive that makes up the third steam engine at our first ever Steam Gala, running from 13 to 15 September, is Caledonian Railways Class 439, Number 55189. This is a 'first' for the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway and we hope you will come and ride behind her and watch her in action.
Built by the Caledonian Railway at St Rollox Works, Glasgow, in 1907 and originally numbered 419 she was designed by J.F. Mcintosh for branch line work, fast suburban and banking duties. She is the sole survivor of the class and is the flagship of the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. See their website at https://www.srpssteam.com/locomotives/loco-no-419-55189 for more details.
We are excited to be running 55189 as part of our three day Steam Gala on Fri, Sat &Sun, 13, 14 & 15 September. Tickets are on sale for one or more days at https://www.chinnorrailway.co.uk/product.php/468/steam-gala
- Builder
- Caledonian Railway, St Rollox Works
- Class/type
- Class 439
- Built year
- 1907
- Engine output
- Boiler pressure 180 lbs/sq in
- Status
- Steam Gala visitor 13-15 Sep
- Tractive effort
- 19,200 lbf
- Weight
- 53 tons 16 cwt
- Wheel arrangement
- 0-4-4T
- Wheel diameter
- 5 ft 9 in