2-6-0 Class N1 SECR Profile and Models

2-6-0 Class N1 SECR

822 at Ashford Works in 1922. ©Public Domain

The SECR N1 class was a type of 3-cylinder 2-6-0 ('mogul') steam locomotive designed by Richard Maunsell for mixed traffic duties, initially on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR), and later operated for the Southern Railway (SR). The N1 was a development of the basic principles established by the Great Western Railway's (GWR) Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) George Jackson Churchward and by Maunsell's previous N class design. The N1 prototype was the result of modifications made to N class No. 822 during construction in 1922. The locomotive became operational in 1923 and used parts interchangeable with other Maunsell locomotive classes. The N1s compared favourably with the N class, although the type showed little improvement in performance. More of the class were built when it became clear that the type's smaller cylinders provided greater route availability. A total of six engines were built. The N1 class was primarily used on the Eastern section of the Southern Railway network, and used by the Southern Region of British Railways (BR) from 1948. The N1s gave valuable service until they were withdrawn in 1962. None were preserved.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

SECR/ SR Ashford Works

Build Date

1922 to 1934

Total Built

6

Tractive Effort

27,695 lbf

Wheel Configuration

2-6-0

Operated By

South Eastern & Chatham Railway
Southern Railway
British Railways

Main Duties

Mixed Traffic

In Service Until

1962

Surviving Examples

0