LNER Class Y11
LNER Class Y11 was a class of petrol powered 0-4-0 locomotives built by Motor Rail & Tram Car Company Limited under their Simplex brand and introduced in the years 1919–1925 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). Their British Railways numbers were 15097-15099.
Numbering
- Works no. 1931, LNER no. 8430, re-numbered 8188, BR no. 15098 or 68188
- Works no. 2037, LNER no. 8431, re-numbered 8189, BR no. 15099 or 68189
- Works no. 2126, LNER no. ED/L4, BR no. 15097
- Built ? acquired by LNER 1925 (ex-Preston Water Works, Lancashire), withdrawn 1950
Specification
- Wheel arrangement: 0-4-0
- Weight: 8 tons 0 cwt
- Wheel diameter: 3 ft 1in
- Min curve negotiable: 1 chain
- Engine type: Dorman 4JO (petrol)
- Engine output: 40 hp
- Power at rail: 24 hp
- Maximum speed: 7½ mph
- Brake type: Air on loco, no train brake
- Route Availability: 1
- Heating type: Not fitted
- Multiple coupling type: Not fitted
- Transmission: Mechanical, 2-speed Dixon Abbot
Preservation
None of the LNER locomotives has been preserved but several similar ones have, including:
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre also has another Simplex numbered 15100. This is probably an "imaginary" British Railways number, continuing from 15099.
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