# MGWR Class 12

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**[Midland Great Western Railway](/source/Midland_Great_Western_Railway) (MGWR) Classes 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19** were 36 [0-4-2](/source/0-4-2) locomotives acquired in 5 batches over the period 1861-1872. The first 0-4-2s were introduced by the Locomotive Superintendent Joseph Cabry, and his successor Robert Ramage in 1863 also seemed to favour the type. After [Martin Atock](/source/Martin_Atock) succeeded in 1872 there were no more orders of the type due to generally poor timekeeping.[1]

## MGWR Class 12

The MGWR Class 12 were a batch of 6 locomotives supplied by [Fairbairn](/source/William_Fairbairn_%26_Sons) in 1860, the final locomotives from Fairbairn to the MGWR. They lasted just under 20 years, but by their last days were removed from goods to pilot and permanent way duties. Initially numbered 43-48 they were later renumbered 49-54.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn 43 Regent 1860 1879 44 Duke 1860 1879 45 Marquis 1860 1879 46 Baron 1860 1879 47 Viscount 1860 1879 48 Earl 1860 1879

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## MGWR Class 14

For MGWR Class 14 the MGWR used a fresh supplier [Neilsons](/source/Neilson_and_Company) of [Glasgow](/source/Glasgow). The class was introduced in 1863 and all were withdrawn by 1885.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn 55 Inny 1863 1885 56 Liffy 1863 1885 57 Lough Corrib 1863 1885 58 Lough Gill 1863 1885 59 Shannon 1863 1885 60 Lough Owel 1863 1885

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## MGWR Class 15

[Neilsons](/source/Neilson_and_Company) supplied a further 6 [0-4-2](/source/0-4-2) locomotives in 1864 forming MGWR Class 15.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn 61 Lynx 1864 1887 62 Tiger 1864 1888 63 Lion 1864 1888 64 Leopard 1864 1888 65 Wolf 1864 1888 66 Elephant 1864 1889

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## MGWR Class 16

For a batch of six [0-4-2](/source/0-4-2) locomotives for 1867, the MGWR switched to [Dübs and Company](/source/D%C3%BCbs_and_Company), also based in [Glasgow](/source/Glasgow). These became MGWR Class 16.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn 67 Dublin 1867 1888 68 Mullingar 1867 1887 69 Athlone 1867 1889 70 Ballinasloe 1867 1888 71 Galway 1867 1887 72 Sligo 1867 1888

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## MGWR Class 19

For the final batch of new build locomotives, the MGWR switched supplier back to [Neilsons](/source/Neilson_and_Company). Following design changes instigated by [Martin Atock](/source/Martin_Atock), most of this batch had a four-ring boiler 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) longer with modified frames. With their withdrawal in 1892, the use of [0-4-2](/source/0-4-2) by the MGWR came to an end.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn 73 Comet 1871 1892 74 Luna 1871 1892 75 Hector 1871 1892 76 Lightning 1871 1892 77 Star 1871 1891 78 Planet 1871 1891 79 Mayo 1872 1892 80 Dunsandle 1872 1891 81 Clancarty 1872 1892 82 Clonbrock 1872 1892 83 Lucan 1872 1891 84 Dunkellan 1872 1891

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## References

1. Shepherd, Ernie (1994). *The Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland – An illustrated History*. Midland Publishing Limited. pp. 84–85,123. ISBN 1-85780-008-7.

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