© trainspo.comDerby Works 4MT 2-6-0
Built by Horwich Works, Doncaster Works, Derby Works
Overview of the Derby Works 4MT 2-6-0
Explore the powerful 4MT 2-6-0 steam locomotive, a true symbol of British railway heritage.
Built by Horwich Works, Doncaster Works, and Derby Works between 1952 and 1957, this BR 4MT 76xxx class locomotive embodies classic United Kingdom rail engineering.
Featuring a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement and a width of 2.68 meters, the 4MT 2-6-0 delivers impressive performance on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks. Its substantial length of 18.29 meters and a weight of 61 tons highlight its robust construction.
With a tractive effort of 107 kN, it was well-suited for a range of railway duties, continuing the legacy of steam power. This magnificent machine is a piece of railway history on wheels.
Derby Works 4MT 2-6-0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 4MT | |
| Built by | Horwich Works, Doncaster Works, Derby Works · 1952–1957115 units | |
| Tractive effort | 107 kN24,055 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'C' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-6-0 | |
| Length | 18.29 m60 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.68 m8 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 3.96 m13 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 61 t134,482 lb |
Operators of the Derby Works 4MT 2-6-0
Railway companies that have operated the 4MT 2-6-0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| British Railways Board | BR 4MT 76xxx | United Kingdom |
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