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LNWR/LMS Webb "1560" Class 0-6-2T - '18in Tank'
Class Types
LMS Class |
2P |
LNWR Class |
1560 |
(Also known as) |
18in Tank |
General
Designer |
Francis Webb |
Introduced |
1898 |
Pre-Grouping Company |
London and North Western Railway |
Grouping Company |
London, Midland & Scottish Railway |
Wheel Arrangement |
0-6-2T |
Number Built as 1560 |
80 |
First in Service |
05/1898 |
Last in Service |
02/1953 |
Manufacturers |
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Orders |
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Historical Data |
Radial tank version of 18in goods intended for suburban passenger work. Originally built with piston valves, a number were rebuilt with slide valves and several were motor fitted by the LMS. |
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Power
Variant Introduced |
1898 |
Inside Cylinders |
18" x 24" (2 off) |
Inside Valves |
Piston |
Inside Motion |
Joy |
Wheels
Drivers |
5' |
Truck |
3' 9" |
Locomotive Wheelbase |
22' 7" |
Descriptive Wheelbase |
7' 3" + 8' 3" + 6' 9" = 22' 3" |
Dimensions
Weight (loco only) |
52t 0cwt |
Boiler & Firebox
Boiler Max Diameter |
4' 2" |
Boiler Barrel Length |
9' 10" |
Firebox Type |
Precedent |
Total Heating Area |
1083ft2 |
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