The Rhymney Railway A class were 0-6-2T tank locomotives introduced into traffic in 1910 and designed by the railway's engineer Hurry Riches. These were substantial sized tank engines, and weighed 64 tons (63 tons after rebuilding) and were 35' 9" in length.
There were initially five locos in the class augmented by another five in 1911, then three in 1914, two in 1916 and three in 1918. They were built by Robert Stephenson and Company and Hudswell Clarke. The last eight differed in having Belpaire fireboxes and were classed as A1.
| Year | RR class | RR Nos. | Builder | Builder Nos. | GWR/BR Nos. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | A | 10–14 | Robert Stephenson & Co. | 3387–3391 | 52–56 |
| 1910 | A | 115–119 | Robert Stephenson & Co. | 3392–3396 | 71–75 |
| 1911 | A | 15, 18–22 | Hudswell Clarke | 946–951 | 57–62 |
| 1914 | A1 | 23–25 | Hudswell Clarke | 1063–1065 | 63–65 |
| 1916 | A1 | 26–27 | Hudswell Clarke | 1119–1120 | 66–67 |
| 1918 | A1 | 28–30 | Robert Stephenson & Co. | 3660–3662 | 68–70 |
Read more about Rhymney Railway A Class: Overview of RR Classes, Rebuilds of RR Classes, GWR 5600 Class, Welsh 0-6-2T Types
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