reproduction / Engine No. 1, Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway, 1850

Photographic reproduction of a photograph from the Locomotive Magazine, Engine number 1, C.B. and P.R. Sharp single tank engine No. 1. Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway. Locomotive No. 1, built by Sharp Brothers, Manchester, 1850. Line opened 1850. The company ownded only three locomotives in the period 1850-1900. Cylinders - 12" x 18". Driving wheels - 5'. Wheelbase - 12' 8". The cab is a later addition. Photograph by Keefe, published by F. Moore. Reproduction from a photograph lent by C.L. Fry. HH:1940.73.1-6. Photographs of old steam engines from 'Locomotive Magazine.' HH:1940.73.5 - Engine number 1, C.B. and P.R.;