2-4-2T Class F1 GCR Profile and Models

The Great Central Railway built a fleet of 'Class 3' (later LNER Class F1) 2-4-2T tank locomotives to operate on local passenger services in the Manchester area, to displace aging 2-4-0 tender locomotives. Two main variations were built, an original batch between 1889 and 1891 and a second 'Class 3 Altered' batch in 1893, which featured a longer bunker. The class were very successful in their duties, operating in Manchester right up until 1949. None were preserved. (Information provided via LNER.info)
Type of Locomotive	Steam
Builder	Great Central Railway
Build Date	1889 to 1893
Total Built	39
Tractive Effort	15,784 lbf
Wheel Configuration	2-4-2T
Operated By	Great Central Railway London & North Eastern Railway British Railways
Main Duties	Local Passenger
In Service Until	1949
Surviving Examples	0

Scale	Brand	Image	Construction Type	DCC Capability	Product Code	Product Title	Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)	Nu-Cast		Requires assembly	Not set	NC131 View	LNER (ex GC) F1 2-4-2 Tank Kit	Awaiting Categorisation