BR standard class 2 2-6-0
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The British Railways Standard Class 2 2-6-0 is a class of steam locomotive, one of the BR standard classes of the 1950s. The smallest of the standard classes, 65 were built.
The design was derived from the LMS Class 2MT 2-6-0 with a reduced cab to enable it to fit into the loading gauge and other standard fittings, most notably a taller chimney. They were all attached to a BR3 type tender. These locomotives are often known by the nickname "Mickey Mouse".
Four survived the cutter's torch, these being 78018 78019, 78022 and 78059. The last of these was left without a tender and is being rebuilt as 2-6-2T 84030 due to the lack of preservation of a one of the sister 2-6-2Ts and the Bluebell Railway's preference of a tank engine over a tender engine.
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- A Detailed History of BR Standard Steam Locomotives, - Vol 2 - The 4-6-0 and 2-6-0 Classes. RCTS ISBN 0-901115-93-2
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Britannia Class 7 • Duke of Gloucester • Clan Class 6 • 5MT 4-6-0 • 4MT 4-6-0 • 4MT 2-6-0 • 3MT 2-6-0 |
| Locomotives of GWR • LNER • LMS • Southern |
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