2-4-2T Class F1 GCR Profile and Models

2-4-2T Class F1 GCR

5594. Unknown date & location. ©LNER.info

The Great Central Railway built a fleet of 'Class 3' (later LNER Class F1) 2-4-2T tank locomotives to operate on local passenger services in the Manchester area, to displace aging 2-4-0 tender locomotives. Two main variations were built, an original batch between 1889 and 1891 and a second 'Class 3 Altered' batch in 1893, which featured a longer bunker. The class were very successful in their duties, operating in Manchester right up until 1949. None were preserved.

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Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

Great Central Railway

Build Date

1889 to 1893

Total Built

39

Tractive Effort

15,784 lbf

Wheel Configuration

2-4-2T

Operated By

Great Central Railway
London & North Eastern Railway
British Railways

Main Duties

Local Passenger

In Service Until

1949

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 NC131 LNER (ex GC) F1 2-4-2 Tank Kit Requires assembly Not set NC131
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LNER (ex GC) F1 2-4-2 Tank Kit Awaiting Categorisation