| LNWR Class G2 |
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| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Steam |
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| Designer | Beames |
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| Build date | 1921-1922 |
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| Total produced | 60 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 0-8-0 |
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| • UIC | D h2 |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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| Driver dia. | 4 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.359 m) |
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| Loco weight | 62 long tons 0 cwt (138,900 lb or 63 t) |
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| Total weight | 102 long tons 16 cwt (230,300 lb or 104.4 t) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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| Fuel capacity | 6 long tons 0 cwt (13,400 lb or 6.1 t) |
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| Water cap. | 3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal) |
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| Boiler pressure | 175 psi (1.21 MPa) |
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| Cylinders | 2 inside |
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| Cylinder size | 20.5 in × 24 in (521 mm × 610 mm) |
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| Valve gear | Joy |
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| Valve type | Piston valves |
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| Loco brake | Steam |
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| Train brakes | Vacuum |
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| Career |
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| Operators | LNWR » LMS » BR |
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| Power class | BR, 7F |
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| Nicknames | Super D |
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| Withdrawn | 1959-1964 |
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| Disposition | 1 preserved, remainder scrapped |
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The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Class G2 is a class of 0-8-0 steam locomotives. 60 were built at Crewe Works in 1921–1922. Uniquely amongst classes of LNWR 8-coupled tender engines, they were not rebuilt from or into other classes. They were classified by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) as 5, from 1928 7F.
