2-6-0 Class K2 GNR/LNER Profile and Models

2-6-0 Class K2 GNR/LNER

1724 at Immingham Locomotive Depot in September 1947. ©Ben Brooksbank

The Great Northern Railway Class H2 and H3 (classified K1 and K2 by the LNER) was a class of 2-6-0 steam locomotive designed for mixed-traffic work. The class was created as a locomotive which could haul heavier goods trains at speeds of up to 40 mph. The class were later developed into the more powerful H4 (LNER K3) class. After formation of the London and North Eastern Railway, the type became known as class K1 and K2 and was adopted as an LNER standard design. They got the nickname "Ragtimers" because of their lively nature when running at speed and their use of Walschaerts valve gear which was uncommon on the GNR at the time. They were excellent mixed-traffic locomotives, but began to be displaced by the larger and stronger K3s. They were moved to former Great Eastern and North British lines to supplement existing engines. Twenty K2s were fitted with Westinghouse pumps so they could pull passenger trains from Liverpool Street on the Colchester and Cambridge lines. All K2s were withdrawn and scrapped between 1955 and 1962.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

North British Locomotive Co
Doncaster Works
Kitson & Co

Build Date

1912 to 1921

Total Built

10 (Rebuilt from K1)
65 (New)

Tractive Effort

23,400 lbf

Wheel Configuration

2-6-0

Operated By

Great Northern Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways

Main Duties

Mixed Traffic

In Service Until

1962

Surviving Examples

0

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Little Engines LEK2 LNER/BR K2 Class 2-6-0 Kit Requires assembly Not set LEK2
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LNER/BR K2 Class 2-6-0 Kit Awaiting Categorisation
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) London Road Models No image available Requires assembly Not set LOCO82
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NER H3 or LNER/BR K2/2 Steam locomotive kit Awaiting Categorisation