LNWR DX Goods class

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.

LNWR DX Goods Class
No. 578 in original condition and livery
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerJohn Ramsbottom
BuilderCrewe works
Build date1858–1874
Total produced943
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.5 ft 2 in (1.575 m)
Total weight27 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 area15 sq ft (1.4 m2)
or 17.1 sq ft (1.59 m2)
Boiler4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) diameter
x 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) length
Boiler pressure120 psi (0.83 MPa)
150 psi (1.03 MPa) (Special DX)
Heating surface1,074 sq ft (99.8 m2)
Cylinderstwo, inside
Cylinder size17 in (430 mm) diameter,
24 in (610 mm) stroke
Valve gearStephenson
Performance figures
Tractive effort11,410 lbf (50.8 kN)
Career
OperatorsLondon and North Western Railway, Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Withdrawn1902–1930
DispositionAll scrapped
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