Midland Railway 1000 Class 1025 in photographic grey livery
Specifications Configuration: • Whyte 4-4-0 • UIC 2′B h3v Gauge 4 ft 8+ 1 ⁄2 in (1,435 mm ) standard gauge Leading dia. 3 ft 6+ 1 ⁄2 in (1.080 m)Driver dia.7 ft 0 in (2.134 m) Fuel type Coal Water cap. 3,500 imp gal (16,000 L; 4,200 US gal) Boiler 2631–2635 and 1000–1004: G8½Remainder: G9 All rebuilt with G9ASBoiler pressure 220 psi (1.52 MPa) Cylinders Three, one inside high-pressure, two outside low-pressure High-pressure cylinder 19 in × 26 in (483 mm × 660 mm) Low-pressure cylinder 21 in × 26 in (533 mm × 660 mm) Valve gear Stephenson Valve type HP: piston valve, LP: slide valves
The Midland Railway 1000 Class is a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotive designed for passenger work. They were known to reach speeds of up to 85 mph (137 km/h).[ 1]