LNWR DX Goods class

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	0-6-0
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.	5 ft 2 in (1.575 m)
Total weight	27 long tons (27.4 t; 30.2 short tons); (29 long tons (29.5 t; 32.5 short tons) when fueled)
Water cap.	2,000 imp gal (9,100 L)
Firebox:
• Grate area	15 sq ft (1.4 m2); or 17.1 sq ft (1.59 m2)
Boiler	4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) diameter; x 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) length
Boiler pressure	120 psi (0.83 MPa); 150 psi (1.03 MPa) (Special DX)
Heating surface	1,074 sq ft (99.8 m2)
Cylinders	two, inside
Cylinder size	17 in × 24 in (430 mm × 610 mm) (bore × stroke)
Valve gear	Stephenson

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Steam
Designer	John Ramsbottom
Builder	Crewe works
Build date	1858–1874
Total produced	943

LNWR DX Goods Class
LNWR DX Goods Class
	No. 578 in original condition and livery
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Steam
Designer	John Ramsbottom
Builder	Crewe works
Build date	1858–1874
Total produced	943
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	0-6-0
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.	5 ft 2 in (1.575 m)
Total weight	27 long tons (27.4 t; 30.2 short tons); (29 long tons (29.5 t; 32.5 short tons) when fueled)
Water cap.	2,000 imp gal (9,100 L)
Firebox:
• Grate area	15 sq ft (1.4 m2); or 17.1 sq ft (1.59 m2)
Boiler	4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) diameter; x 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) length
Boiler pressure	120 psi (0.83 MPa); 150 psi (1.03 MPa) (Special DX)
Heating surface	1,074 sq ft (99.8 m2)
Cylinders	two, inside
Cylinder size	17 in × 24 in (430 mm × 610 mm) (bore × stroke)
Valve gear	Stephenson
Tractive effort
Performance figures
Tractive effort	11,410 lbf (50.8 kN)
Operators
Career
Operators	London and North Western Railway, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Withdrawn	1902–1930
Disposition	All scrapped

The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) DX Goods class was a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotive, designed by John Ramsbottom for freight duties. 943 were constructed, making them the largest single class of steam locomotives built in the United Kingdom. Despite this, none were preserved.