4-4-2T Class C13 & C14 GCR/LNER Profile and Models
7413 at Chester Northgate Locomotive Depot in September 1947. ©Ben Brooksbank
The Great Central Railway 9K and 9L classes were two related classes of 4-4-2T Atlantic steam locomotives. They were both intended for suburban passenger services. After the 1923 Grouping, they served the LNER as classes C13 and C14. Their designer was John G. Robinson. The design was based on the earlier Pollitt Class 9G 2-4-2T locomotives, but with a lengthened boiler and a leading bogie to carry it. The 9K class was built for the London suburban services, running from the GCR's Marylebone terminus. From 1922 they were dispersed away from London through the GCR network, to South Yorkshire between Manchester, Sheffield and Mexborough. Most notably, many of them went to Wrexham where they were based successfully until the 1950s. All passed into British Railways service and survived until at least 1952. but were withdrawn between 1955 and 1959. The last No 67417 was scrapped in 1960. None were preserved. The class was successful throughout its working life and is considered to be one of Robinson's best designs. |
|
Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
Builder |
Great Central Railway |
Build Date |
1903 to 1905 |
Total Built |
52 |
Tractive Effort |
17,100 lbf |
Wheel Configuration |
4-4-2T |
Operated By |
Great Central Railway London & North Eastern Railway British Railways |
Main Duties |
Suburban Passenger |
In Service Until |
1960 |
Surviving Examples |
0 |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Nu-Cast | Requires assembly | Not set |
NC118 View |
LNER C13 (Ex Great Central) 4-4-2 tank engine kit | GCR - Great Central Railway | |
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Ace Products | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
C14 View |
LNER C14 Class 4-4-2 Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |