LMS 2MT 46000

Built by LMS, BR

Weight

48 t

105,822 lb

Length

16.2 m

53 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1946–1953

128 units

Axle arrangement

1'C' h2

Overview of the LMS 2MT 46000

Discover the powerful BR 2MT 46000 steam locomotive, a true icon of British railway engineering.

Built by LMS and British Railways between 1946 and 1953, this 2-6-0 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a substantial 16.2 meters in length and weighs 48 tons.

With a tractive effort of 77 kN and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the 2MT 46000 was a workhorse for British Railways, demonstrating exceptional performance and reliability on the tracks.

Explore the legacy of this magnificent steam engine, a testament to a golden era of rail transportation.

LMS 2MT 46000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	LMS, BR · 1946–1953128 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'C' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-0
Length	16.2 m53 ft 2 in	53 ft 2 in
Weight	48 t105,822 lb	105,822 lb