GNRI Class T2

{{Short description|Class of two-cylinder 4-4-2T locomotives}}

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|name = GNR(I) class T2

|powertype = Steam

|image = GNRI T2.GIF

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|builder = Beyer, Peacock & Co. (10)
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. (10)

|ordernumber = BP: 01881 (1921), 147 (1929)

|serialnumber = BP: 6035–6039, 6630–6634
NW 1423–1427, 1435–1439

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|builddate = 1921, 1924 and 1929–30

|totalproduction = 20

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|whytetype = 4-4-2T

|uicclass = 2′B1′ h2t

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The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) T2 class was a class of 4-4-2T tank locomotives. The GNR(I) had introduced the T class numbered 185–189 in 1913. They were designed for both suburban services and longer runs such as Dublin to Drogheda and Belfast to Armagh. They proved so successful that a further twenty were commissioned in 1921, 1924 and 1929. Although externally identical in appearance to the T, they were classified as the T2 class having larger tanks and higher boiler pressure, and were used successfully on both fast passenger work and freight.

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! Manufacturer !! Serial No. !! Date !! GNR(I) No. !! 1958 owner !! 1958 No. !! Withdrawn !! Notes

Beyer, Peacock & Co.603519211CIÉ1959align=left | Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Beyer, Peacock & Co.603619212UTA2X1960align=left | Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Beyer, Peacock & Co.603719213CIÉ3N1963
Beyer, Peacock & Co.603819214UTA4X1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co.603919215UTA5X1964
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.1423192421UTA1958
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.1424192430UTA30X1961
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14251924115CIÉ1959align=left | Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14261924116CIÉ116N1961align=left | Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14271924139CIÉ1959
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14351924142UTA142X1960
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14361924143CIÉ143N1963
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14371924144CIÉ1959
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14381924147CIÉ67N1960align=left | Renumbered 67 in 1948
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co.14391924148UTA1958align=left | Renumbered 69 in 1948
Beyer, Peacock & Co.6630192962CIÉ62N1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co.6631192963CIÉ1959
Beyer, Peacock & Co.6632192964UTA64X1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co.6633193065CIÉ65N1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co.6634193066UTA66X1960

Model

The T2 is currently available as a 00 gauge etched-brass kit from [http://www.studio-scale-models.com Studio Scale Models]. It includes transfers, brass etches, most nameplates and cast white metal parts.

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