SR Merchant Navy

Built by SR

Weight

96 t

211,644 lb

Length

21.82 m

71 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1941–1949

Axle arrangement

2'C1' h3

Overview of the SR Merchant Navy

Explore the SR Merchant Navy, a magnificent steam locomotive representing British railway excellence.

Built by the Southern Railway between 1941 and 1949, this powerful engine boasts a legacy of reliability and performance, further enhanced by significant refurbishment work from 1956 to 1960.

Featuring a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement and weighing 96 tons, the SR Merchant Navy delivers an impressive tractive effort of 167 kN.

Its 21.82-meter length and standard 1435 mm gauge showcase precise engineering from its era, making it a captivating piece of railway history for enthusiasts.

SR Merchant Navy technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	SR · 1941–1949
Refurbished	Eastleigh Works 1956 - 1960 (30)
Tractive effort	167 kN37,543 lbf	37,543 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'C1' h3
Whyte notation	4-6-2
Length	21.82 m71 ft 7 in	71 ft 7 in
Weight	96 t211,644 lb	211,644 lb