Class of British steam locomotives (1946–67)
LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 |
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46403 on the Midland Main Line near Souldrop in 1955. |
Type and origin |
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Power type | Steam |
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Designer | H. G. Ivatt |
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Builder | |
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Build date | 1946–1953 |
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Total produced | 128 |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 2-6-0 |
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• UIC | 1′C h2 |
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Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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Leading dia. | 3 ft 0 in (0.914 m) |
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Driver dia. | 5 ft 0 in (1.524 m) |
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Length | 53 ft 1+3⁄4 in (16.20 m) |
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Loco weight | 47.10 long tons (47.9 t; 52.8 short tons) (6400–64) 48.45 long tons (49.2 t) (remainder) |
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Tender weight | 37.15 long tons (37.7 t; 41.6 short tons) |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Fuel capacity | 4 long tons (4.1 t; 4.5 short tons) |
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Water cap. | 3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal) |
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Firebox: | |
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• Grate area | 17+1⁄2 sq ft (1.63 m2) |
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Boiler | LMS type 7 |
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Boiler pressure | 200 lbf/in2 (1.38 MPa) |
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Heating surface: | |
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• Firebox | 101 sq ft (9.4 m2) |
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• Tubes | 924 sq ft (85.8 m2) |
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Superheater:
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• Heating area | 134 sq ft (12.4 m2) or 124 sq ft (11.5 m2) |
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Cylinders | Two, outside |
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Cylinder size | 16 in × 24 in (406 mm × 610 mm) |
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Valve gear | Walschaerts |
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Career |
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Operators | |
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Power class | |
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Numbers | - LMS:6400–6419
- BR: 46400–46527
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Nicknames | Mickey Mouse |
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Axle load class | BR: Route Availability 2 |
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Withdrawn | 1961–1967 |
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Disposition | 7 preserved, remainder scrapped |
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The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for light mixed traffic.