The D5 class of 4-4-0's comprised just six locomotives designed by Cusack for the MGWR and built at the Broadstone works. No. 550 entered service in 1905 and saw two rebuildings in its life resulting in the handsome product depicted here in bright sunshine at Amiens Street station in Dublin. Withdrawal came in 195. [Mike Morant collection]
The Atock designed M&GWR 'E' class 0-6-0T's were often described as the Irish Terriers not only for their similar appearance to the LBSCR Terriers but also because of their flexibility, longevity in service and capacity for punching above their weight as it's called today. There were twelve examples built and CIE no. 560, depicted here on shed at Cork, was built by Kitson of Leeds entering service in 1893 with the MGWR number 115 and the name Achill. 560 was the first of three of the class that were rebuilt with extended cabs and recessed steps for use on the Waterford - Tramore line. Withdrawal for 560 came in 1963 after70 years of service. [Mike Morant collection]
Former MGWR and Broadstone built J18 class 0-6-0 no. 613 is shown here stored at Mullingar probably awaiting the cutter's torch in 1963. [Mike Morant collection]
![The D5 class of 4-4-0's comprised just six locomotives designed by Cusack for the MGWR and built at the Broadstone works. No. 550 entered service in 1905 and saw two rebuildings in its life resulting in the handsome product depicted here in bright sunshine at Amiens Street station in Dublin. Withdrawal came in 195.
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