© trainspo.comGER LNER N7
Built by GER
Overview of the GER LNER N7
Explore the LNER N7 steam locomotive, a true British classic.
Built between 1915 and 1928 by the Great Eastern Railway, this powerful machine served the London and North Eastern Railway.
With a 0-6-2 wheel arrangement, the LNER N7 boasts a length of 10.62 meters and weighs 64 tons, delivering a tractive effort of 91 kN.
A timeless piece of railway history, this locomotive embodies enduring charm and is a testament to early 20th-century engineering.
GER LNER N7 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | GER · 1915–1928134 units | |
| Tractive effort | 91 kN20,458 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-6-2 | |
| Length | 10.62 m34 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb |
Operators of the GER LNER N7
Railway companies that have operated the LNER N7, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| London and North Eastern Railway | LNER N7 | United Kingdom |
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