2-6-0 Class 2 Ivatt LMS Profile and Models

The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for light mixed traffic. Elderly 0-6-0s formed the backbone of the low-powered locomotives within the LMS fleet. William Stanier had concentrated on introducing larger engines and it was left to George Ivatt to introduce a new class of low-powered locomotive. A total of 128 were built between 1946 and 1953, mostly at Crewe. The 2-6-0s had greater range than Ivatt's Class 3 2-6-2T locomotives and, following attention to draughting problems by both Derby and Swindon, quickly became a success. Further engines of this type were built as the BR standard class 2 2-6-0, these locomotives having BR standard fittings and a modified cab and tender profile to allow completely unrestricted route availability; both LMS and BR 2MT moguls are often nicknamed "Mickey Mouse". The class was withdrawn between 1961 and 1967. Seven members of the class have been preserved.

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