0-6-4T Class 2000 "Flatiron" MR/LMS Profile and Models

0-6-4T Class 2000 "Flatiron" MR/LMS

2000 - Midland Railway works photograph. ©Public Domain

The Midland Railway 2000 Class was a class of 40 0-6-4T steam locomotives designed by Richard Deeley. They were known as "flatirons" or "hole-in-the-wall tanks" because of their distinctive shape; their side tanks extended to the front of the smokebox and they had a distinct cut-out in the side tanks to access the motion. They were originally developed from 0-4-4T types designed for commuter work with an extra set of driving wheels. Acceleration and stability, however, were poor and, after a derailment, they were relegated to freight work. All were rebuilt with Belpaire firebox and superheater between 1920 and 1926. All were withdrawn between 1935 and 1938. The standard parts would have mostly been used for spares rather than scrap. None were preserved.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

Derby Works

Build Dates

1907

Total Built

40

Tractive Effort

19,756 lbf

Wheel Configuration

0-6-4T

Operated By

Midland Railway
London, Midland & Scottish Railway

Main Duties

Mixed Traffic (mainly freight)

In Service Until

1938

Surviving Examples

0

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) South Eastern Finecast No image available Requires assembly Not set F185
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MR/LMS Flatiron 0-6-4T LNER W1 Kit Awaiting Categorisation
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Wills Kits No image available Requires assembly Not set 2000W
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Class 2000 0-6-4 Kit Awaiting Categorisation
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Wills Kits F124 LMS 0-6-4T White Metal Loco Body Kit Requires assembly Not set F124
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LMS 0-6-4T White Metal Loco Body Kit Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale) Slaters No image available Requires assembly Not set 7L005
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MR 0-6-4T 'Flatiron' - brass and plastic kit Awaiting Categorisation