0-6-4T Class 2000 "Flatiron" MR/LMS Profile and Models
2000 - Midland Railway works photograph. ©Public Domain
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The Midland Railway 2000 Class was a class of 40 0-6-4T steam locomotives designed by Richard Deeley. They were known as "flatirons" or "hole-in-the-wall tanks" because of their distinctive shape; their side tanks extended to the front of the smokebox and they had a distinct cut-out in the side tanks to access the motion. They were originally developed from 0-4-4T types designed for commuter work with an extra set of driving wheels. Acceleration and stability, however, were poor and, after a derailment, they were relegated to freight work. All were rebuilt with Belpaire firebox and superheater between 1920 and 1926. All were withdrawn between 1935 and 1938. The standard parts would have mostly been used for spares rather than scrap. None were preserved. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
Derby Works |
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Build Dates |
1907 |
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Total Built |
40 |
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Tractive Effort |
19,756 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
0-6-4T |
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Operated By |
Midland Railway London, Midland & Scottish Railway |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic (mainly freight) |
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In Service Until |
1938 |
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Surviving Examples |
0 |
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | South Eastern Finecast |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
F185 View |
MR/LMS Flatiron 0-6-4T LNER W1 Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Wills Kits |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
2000W View |
Class 2000 0-6-4 Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Wills Kits |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
F124 View |
LMS 0-6-4T White Metal Loco Body Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Slaters |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
7L005 View |
MR 0-6-4T 'Flatiron' - brass and plastic kit | Awaiting Categorisation |