LNWR Class G

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LNWR Class G
No. 2653 in photographic grey livery
Type and origin Power type Steam Designer George Whale Builder Crewe Works Build date 1910 Total produced 60 Rebuilder Crewe Works Rebuild date 1906–17 Number rebuilt 32 from Class B
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-8-0  • UIC D n2 Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Driver dia. 4 ft 5.5 in (1.359 m) Fuel type Coal Boiler pressure 160 psi (1.10 MPa) Heating surface 2,043.25 sq ft (189.824 m2) Cylinders 2 inside Cylinder size 20.5 by 24 inches (520 mm × 610 mm)
Career Operators London and North Western Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway Disposition 1 rebuilt to Class G1 1912 91 rebuilt to Class G1 1920–37

The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Class G were several related classes of 0-8-0 steam locomotives. These 0-8-0s were the principal work-horses for freight traffic on the latter-day London & North Western.