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Steam locomotive

Darlington Works BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0

Built by Darlington Works

Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Length
16.22 m
53 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952–1956
65 units
Axle arrangement
1'C' h2

Overview of the Darlington Works BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0

Discover the BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 steam locomotive, a robust piece of British railway engineering.

Built by Darlington Works between 1952 and 1956, this 2-6-0 Whyte notation locomotive was a reliable workhorse for the British Railways Board.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 16.22 meters, it played a significant role in the UK's rail network.

Its impressive dimensions and 50-tonne weight highlight its powerful and enduring design.

Darlington Works BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0 technical specifications

Value
Built byDarlington Works · 1952–195665 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'C' h2
Whyte notation2-6-0
Length16.22 m53 ft 3 in
Width2.59 m8 ft 6 in
Height3.9 m12 ft 10 in
Weight50 t110,231 lb
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Operators of the Darlington Works BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0

Railway companies that have operated the BR Standard Class 2 2-6-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR Standard Class 2 2-6-0United Kingdom

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