BR standard class 4 2-6-0

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Preserved 76079
76040 at Water Orton in 1965

The British Railways (BR) standard class 4 2-6-0 is a class of steam locomotive. 115 locomotives were built.

Design and Construction

Designed at the ex-LNER works at Doncaster, the standard four mogul was essentially a standardised version of the LMS Ivatt Class 4. It was primarily intended for freight use.

Preservation

Four examples have been saved, these being 76017/77/9/84. 76017 and 76079 have been restored to working order and the last has, as of 2006 a main line certificate.

Sound

References

  • A Detailed History of BR Standard Steam Locomotives, - Vol 2 - The 4-6-0 and 2-6-0 Classes. RCTS ISBN 0-901115-93-2

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British Railways standard classes:

Britannia Class 7 | Duke of Gloucester | Clan Class 6 | 5MT 4-6-0 | 4MT 4-6-0
4MT 2-6-0 | 3MT 2-6-0 | 2MT 2-6-0 | 4MT 2-6-4T | 3MT 2-6-2T | 2MT 2-6-2T | 9F