The LNER 4-4-0 'American' Locomotives D25-D54
Due to the large number of 4-4-0s, this index has been split into two:
The 4-4-0 Tender Locomotive Classes D25 - D54
4-4-0 Tank Locomotives
Although the 4-4-0 configuration was very popular for tender locomotives, it was an unpopular choice for
tank engines. The LNER only had two 4-4-0T classes, both inherited from
the North British Railway (NBR). These classes numbered 33 locomotives,
all of which were withdrawn before Nationalisation (1948).
The chief problem with this
configuration was that it did not allow much space for
a bunker. Variations such as the 4-4-2T,
2-4-2T, and
0-4-4T arrangements had trailing axle(s) that could
support a larger bunker.
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