4-6-2 Class A2/2 Thompson LNER Profile and Models
No. 60505 "Thane of Fife" © via Hornby
The Class A2/2 was a class of six 4-6-2 locomotives rebuilt by Edward Thompson from his predecessor's earlier Class P2 2-8-2 locomotives. Thompson originally wanted to produce new unstreamlined mixed-traffic variants of the Class A4 4-6-2 but due to time constraints it was decided to convert the earlier Class P2 locomotives instead. The P2 class had proven to be powerful and capable locomotives but were not well suited to their Edinburgh to Aberdeen route which caused many maintenance problems. The redesign aimed to resolve this, giving a more conventional 4-6-2 arrangement which would theoretically be more suitable for the winding route they were to work. The rebuilt A2/2 class steamed well and retained much of the power of the P2 class, their reduced weight also giving them a higher power to weight ratio. Unfortunately their success was hampered by various issues including lack of adhesion, unsafe riding at high speeds and general unreliability. They were all ultimately scrapped by the end of 1961. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
Builder |
Doncaster Works |
Rebuild Dates |
1943 to 1944 |
Total Rebuilt |
6 |
Tractive Effort |
40,320 lbf |
Wheel Configuration |
4-6-2 |
Operated By |
London & North Eastern Railway British Railways |
Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
In Service Until |
1961 |
Surviving Examples |
0 |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Crownline Model Products Ltd. | Requires assembly | Not set |
CK20CL View |
Thompson Re-Built A2/2 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Millholme Models | Requires assembly | Not set |
MM12-A2 View |
LNER A2/3 & A2/2 Class 4-6-2 Locomotive Kit | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | PDK Models | Requires assembly | Not set |
PDK20 View |
LNER/BR Thompson Class A2/2 4-6-2 kit (V-front cab) | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | PDK Models | Requires assembly | Not set |
PDK21 View |
LNER/BR Thompson Class A2/2 4-6-2 kit (flat-front cab) | Awaiting Categorisation |