Helmsdale Castle

Highland

Scotland

Class of British 4-6-0 locomotives

Key Information

Construction

15th century

Castle Type

Current Status

No remains

Historical Overview

The Highland Railway Castle Class (or the A Class) was a class of 4-6-0 locomotives designed in 1900 by Peter Drummond, chief mechanical engineer of the Highland Railway at the time. 19 locomotives were built by Dübs and North British Locomotive Co. until 1917, and the last were withdrawn from service in 1947.

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