The SR Q1 class is a type of austerity steam locomotive constructed during the Second World War. The class was designed by Oliver Bulleid for use on the intensive freight turns experienced during wartime on the Southern Railway network.

The Q1 class attracted more nicknames, mostly uncomplimentary, than any other SR loco class (see our Steam Locomotive Directory for further details). The class of 40 locos was built at both Brighton and Ashford Works during 1942.

The Q Class is a type of 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed by Richard Maunsell of the Southern Railway and constructed immediately prior to the Second World War for use on medium-distance freight trains throughout the network.

The Q1 class was built in 1942 in response to this need and they were the most powerful 0-6-0 locomotives to run in Britain. They also had the dubious reputation of being just about the ugliest locomotive ever to run in the country.

The SR Q1 Class Bulleid is a type of 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed by Oliver Bulleid for use during wartime on the Southern Railway network. They were built in 1942 by the Brighton Locomotive Works and the Ashford Locomotive Works for service in the British Royal Military during World War II...

Southern Railway No. C1 is a Q1 class 0-6-0 "Switcher" type steam locomotive built by the Brighton Locomotive Works in 1942 for the Southern Railway (SR) in the United Kingdom. It is one of 40 of these steamers designed by Oliver Bulleid and built by both the SR's Brighton Locomotive Works and...

The SR Q1 class is a type of austerity steam locomotive constructed during the Second World War. The class was designed by Oliver Bulleid for use on the intensive freight turns experienced during wartime on the Southern Railway network. A total of 40 locomotives were built.

The Southern Railway Class Q1 is a type of steam locomotive, and represents the ultimate development of the British 0-6-0 freight engine.

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