BR 2MT 41000

Built by LMS, BR

Weight

64 t

141,096 lb

Length

11.82 m

38 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1946–1952

130 units

Axle arrangement

1'C1' h2

Overview of the BR 2MT 41000

Discover the BR 2MT 41000, a classic British steam locomotive that embodies a significant era of railway history.

Built for British Railways between 1946 and 1952, this powerful 2-6-2 Whyte notation locomotive, also known by its UIC classification 1'C1' h2, played a vital role in the nation's transport network.

With a length of 11.82 meters and a substantial weight of 64 tonnes, the BR 2MT 41000 boasted a tractive effort of 77 kN, making it a dependable workhorse on the tracks.

Explore the engineering prowess and operational legacy of this iconic steam locomotive, a testament to the ingenuity of LMS and BR construction during the mid-20th century.

This standard gauge (1435 mm) engine represents a period of transition and development in British railway engineering.

BR 2MT 41000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	LMS, BR · 1946–1952130 units
Tractive effort	77 kN17,310 lbf	17,310 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C1' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-2
Length	11.82 m38 ft 9 in	38 ft 9 in
Weight	64 t141,096 lb	141,096 lb