LMS Garratt
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The London, Midland and Scottish Railway Garratt was a class of Garratt 2-6-0+0-6-2 steam locomotive designed for heavy freight. A total of 33 were built from 1927, making them the most numerous class
4997 in 1930
No. 47999, with straight-sided bunker, approaching Loughborough, 6 October 1950
LMS 2-6-0+0-6-2 Garratt brings a long coal train up from Toton Yard to Brent Sidings (Cricklewood)
Whyte notation
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The Whyte notation is a classification method for locomotives based on wheel arrangement. While the Whyte notation is most commonly used when referring to steam locomotives, it can also be applied to
LMS Garratt
…Steam Builder Beyer, Peacock & Co. Serial number 6325–6327, 6648–6677 Build date 1927 (3), 1930 (30) Total produced 33 Specifications Configuration: • Whyte 2-6-0+0-6-2T • UIC (1′C)(C1′) h4t Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Leading dia. 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.003 m) Driver dia. 5 ft 3 in (1.600 m…
Whyte notation from a handbook for railroad industry workers published in 1906