| Midland Railway 1000 Class |
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1025 in photographic grey livery |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 4-4-0 |
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| • UIC | 2′B h3v |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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| Leading dia. | 3 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.080 m) |
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| Driver dia. | 7 ft 0 in (2.134 m) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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| Water cap. | 3,500 imp gal (16,000 L; 4,200 US gal) |
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| Boiler | 2631–2635 and 1000–1004: G8½ Remainder: G9 All rebuilt with G9AS |
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| Boiler pressure | 220 psi (1.52 MPa) |
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| Cylinders | Three, one inside high-pressure, two outside low-pressure |
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| High-pressure cylinder | 19 in × 26 in (483 mm × 660 mm) |
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| Low-pressure cylinder | 21 in × 26 in (533 mm × 660 mm) |
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| Valve gear | Stephenson |
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| Valve type | HP: piston valve, LP: slide valves |
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The Midland Railway 1000 Class is a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotive designed for passenger work. They were known to reach speeds of up to 85 mph (137 km/h).