GNRI Class T2

The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) T2 class was a class of 4-4-2 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.

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Manufacturer	Serial No.	Date	GNR(I) No.	1958 owner	1958 No.	Withdrawn	Notes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

GNR(I) class T2
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Beyer, Peacock & Co. (10) Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. (10) Order number BP: 01881 (1921), 147 (1929) Serial number BP: 6035–6039, 6630–6634 NW 1423–1427, 1435–1439 Build date 1921, 1924 and 1929–30 Total produced 20
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-4-2T  • UIC 2′B1′ h2t Gauge 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) Driver dia. 5 ft 9 in (1.753 m) Cylinders Two, inside Cylinder size 18 in × 24 in (457 mm × 610 mm)
Career Operators GNR(I) → UTA and CIÉ

Model

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.

See also

• Diesel Locomotives of Ireland
• Multiple Units of Ireland
• Coaching Stock of Ireland
• Steam locomotives of Ireland

References

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