The NER Class S1 (

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and five locomotives were built between 1900 and 1901 at Gateshead works. The S1 was similar to the NER Class S but had larger driving wheels and a higher boiler pressure.

Modifications

Schmidt superheaters and longer

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es were fitted between 1913 and 1917.

Use

When built, the S1s hauled heavy passenger expresses between York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. They were gradually replaced on these services by NER Class R and NER Class R1 4-4-0s. From 1907, they were mainly used for hauling fish trains.

Locomotive details

Withdrawal

All five locomotives were withdrawn between 1929 and 1931 and none were preserved.

References

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