© trainspo.comDoncaster Works 4MT 2-6-0
Built by Horwich Works, Doncaster Works, Derby Works
Overview of the Doncaster Works 4MT 2-6-0
Discover the powerful BR 4MT 2-6-0 steam locomotive, a versatile workhorse of British Railways.
Built between 1952 and 1957 at Horwich, Doncaster, and Derby Works, this iconic locomotive features a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
With a length of 18.29 meters and a weight of 61 tonnes, the 4MT 2-6-0 delivered an impressive tractive effort of 107 kN, making it a reliable performer for various duties across the United Kingdom.
Explore the specifications and legacy of this classic steam engine, also known as the BR 4MT 76xxx class.
Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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 |
Doncaster Works 4MT 2-6-0 photos
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