LNER 2-6-0 Mogul Locomotives

A number of the LNER constituent companies operated 2-6-0 Moguls, but virtually all were withdrawn before Grouping in 1923. The GER built some for hauling coal in 1878, but these were not a success and all had been withdrawn by 1887. The GCR, GNR, and MR ordered many 2-6-0 freight locomotives from the USA to meet short term motive power shortages. Designed for short working lives, these were all scrapped by 1915. At about this time both Churchward on the GWR and Gresley on the GNR realised a 2-6-0 design could be used for a fast freight locomotive incorporating modern design features such as superheating. Three Gresley 2-6-0 Mogul classes entered LNER ownership at Grouping, and were considered very successful locomotives.

Thompson included a 2-6-0 as a part of his standardisation plan but only created one prototype during his short tenure. Peppercorn amended this design and put it into production.