Norfolk and Western 1240 1240
🇬🇧 Vehicle WithdrawnNorfolk and Western Class A
- Class
- Norfolk and Western Class A
- Nameplate
- Norfolk and Western 1240
- Number
- 1240
- Fuel
- steam
- Power
- Piston valves
- Country
- GB
- Year built
- 1950
- Status
- Withdrawn
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| Class | Norfolk and Western Class A |
|---|---|
| Nameplate | Norfolk and Western 1240 |
| Number | 1240 |
| Fuel | steam |
| Power | Piston valves |
| Country | GB |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Status | Withdrawn |
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