LNWR DX Goods class

LNWR DX Goods Class [1] [2]
No. 578 in original condition and livery
Type and origin Power type Steam Designer John Ramsbottom Builder Crewe works Build date 1858–1874 Total produced 943
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)[1] or 17.1 sq ft (1.59 m2)[2] 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 (430 mm) diameter, 24 in (610 mm) stroke Valve gear Stephenson
Performance figures Tractive effort 11,410 lbf (50.8 kN)
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Operators London and North Western Railway, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway Withdrawn 1902–1930 Disposition All scrapped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.