LNER Dynamometer Car Profile and Models
902502 at the National Railway Museum, York in May 2018. ©Dan Adkins
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The Dynamometer Car was Built in 1906 by the North Eastern Railway (NER) at Darlington Works, its role was to scientifically measure the performance of trains in order to effect improvements. In 1923 it was included in the acquisition of the NER by the LNER, and used extensively by Chief Engineer Nigel Gresley, including being used to record world record high speed runs on the East Coast Main Line behind 4468 Mallard. It was used in the 1948 Locomotive Exchange Trials by British Railways. Part of the National Collection, it is preserved at the National Railway Museum in York. |
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Type of Vehicle |
Dynamometer recording car |
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Builder |
North Eastern Railway Darlington Works |
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Build Dates |
1906 |
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Total Built |
1 |
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Wheel Configuration |
2 x Bogies |
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Operated By |
North Eastern Railway London & North Eastern Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Locomotive testing |
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In Service Until |
1950s |
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Surviving Examples |
1 |
LNER teak
BR research department
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Golden Age Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
GA-23591 View |
Dynamometer Car 23591 in Lined LNER Teak | LNER teak |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Golden Age Models |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
GA-902502 View |
Dynamometer Car 902502 in unlined LNER Teak - 1946 condition as preserved | LNER teak |