# MGWR Class 7

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The **MGWR Class 7** consisted of a single engine named *Hawthorne* for the [Midland Great Western Railway](/source/Midland_Great_Western_Railway) of [Ireland](/source/Ireland). It was the sole representative of type [0-4-0](/source/0-4-0) on the MGWR though the builder [R and W Hawthorn](/source/R_and_W_Hawthorn) of [Leith](/source/Leith), [Scotland](/source/Scotland) had similar engines in build for the [Great Southern and Western Railway](/source/Great_Southern_and_Western_Railway) at the same time. It was ordered for the *luggage train service*, and as such was the MGWR's first order for a specifically goods locomotive. The locomotive was named *Hawthorne* which relates to the locomotive builder but spelt with an additional 'e'. The lead locomotive of the later [MGWR Class H](/source/MGWR_Class_H) was also named after its builder, *Avonside*. *Hawthorne* remained in service for just over 20 years.[1]

MGWR No. Name Introduced Withdrawn 24→94 Hawthorne 1852 1873/6

## References

1. Shepherd, Ernie (1994). *The Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland – An illustrated History*. Midland Publishing Limited. pp. 83,123,131. ISBN 1-85780-008-7.

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