4-6-2 Class 7MT Britannia BR Profile and Models
70000 'Britannia' at Highley in September 2018. ©Tony Hisgett
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The BR Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class, is a class of 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive designed under Robert Riddles for use by British Railways for mixed traffic duties. The Britannia Class design was based on best practice from the pre-nationalisation railway companies in terms of operating efficiency and lower maintenance costs; various weight-saving measures also increased the route availability of a Pacific-type locomotive on the British Railways network.The Britannias received a positive reception from their crews, with those regularly operating the locomotives giving them favourable reports as regards performance. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
BR Crewe Works |
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Build Dates |
1951 to 1954 |
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Total Built |
55 |
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Tractive Effort |
32,150 lbf |
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Top Speed |
90 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
4-6-2 |
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Operated By |
British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
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In Service Until |
1968 |
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Surviving Examples |
2 |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
BR green with early emblem
BR plain black
BR maroon
BR green with late crest
N Gauge
BR black with early emblem
TT gauge (1:120 scale)
