LNWR Class G

Specifications
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)

Type and origin
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

LNWR Class G
LNWR Class G
	No. 2653 in photographic grey livery
Power type
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
Configuration:;
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)
Operators
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.

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