LNWR Class G2

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. Somewhat confusingly, the LNWR Class G2a is sometimes considered a subclass, but not in this article. They were classified by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) as 5, from 1928 7F.

LNWR Class G2
LMS No. 9447 in photographic grey livery
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerBeames
Build date1921-1922
Total produced60
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-8-0
  UICD h2
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.4 ft 5+12 in (1.359 m)
Loco weight62 long tons 0 cwt (138,900 lb or 63 t)
Total weight102 long tons 16 cwt (230,300 lb or 104.4 t)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity6 long tons 0 cwt (13,400 lb or 6.1 t)
Water cap.3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal)
Boiler pressure175 psi (1.21 MPa)
Cylinders2 inside
Cylinder size20.5 in × 24 in (521 mm × 610 mm)
Valve gearJoy
Valve typePiston valves
Loco brakeSteam
Train brakesVacuum
Performance figures
Tractive effort28,040 lbf (124.73 kN)
Career
OperatorsLNWR » LMS » BR
Power classBR, 7F
NicknamesSuper D
Withdrawn1959-1964
Disposition1 preserved, remainder scrapped
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