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.

GNR(I) class T2
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderBeyer, Peacock & Co. (10)
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. (10)
Order numberBP: 01881 (1921), 147 (1929)
Serial numberBP: 6035–6039, 6630–6634
NW 1423–1427, 1435–1439
Build date1921, 1924 and 1929–30
Total produced20
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-4-2T
 • UIC2′B1′ h2t
Gauge5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
Driver dia.5 ft 9 in (1.753 m)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size18 in × 24 in (457 mm × 610 mm)
Career
OperatorsGNR(I)UTA and CIÉ
Roster
Manufacturer Serial No. Date GNR(I) No. 1958 owner 1958 No. Withdrawn Notes
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6035 1921 1 CIÉ 1959 Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6036 1921 2 UTA 2X 1960 Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6037 1921 3 CIÉ 3N 1963
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6038 1921 4 UTA 4X 1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6039 1921 5 UTA 5X 1964
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1423 1924 21 UTA 1958
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1424 1924 30 UTA 30X 1961
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1425 1924 115 CIÉ 1959 Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1426 1924 116 CIÉ 116N 1961 Fitted for oil-firing 1946–47
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1427 1924 139 CIÉ 1959
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1435 1924 142 UTA 142X 1960
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1436 1924 143 CIÉ 143N 1963
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1437 1924 144 CIÉ 1959
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1438 1924 147 CIÉ 67N 1960 Renumbered 67 in 1948
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. 1439 1924 148 UTA 1958 Renumbered 69 in 1948
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6630 1929 62 CIÉ 62N 1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6631 1929 63 CIÉ 1959
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6632 1929 64 UTA 64X 1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6633 1930 65 CIÉ 65N 1960
Beyer, Peacock & Co. 6634 1930 66 UTA 66X 1960

Model

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The T2 is currently available as a 00 gauge etched-brass kit from Studio Scale Models. It includes transfers, brass etches, most nameplates and cast white metal parts.

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References

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  • Rowledge, J. W. P. (1993). Irish Steam Locomotive Register. Stockport, Merseyside: Irish Traction Group. ISBN 0-947773-33-9.