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

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.

(Information provided via LNER.info)

Type of Locomotive

Builder

Build Date

Total Built

Tractive Effort

Wheel Configuration

Operated By

Main Duties

In Service Until

Surviving Examples