LHT-S-041-008D Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 2T 41241 KWVR Crimson (As Preserved) Steam Locomotive - DCC Fitted

Expected Delivery Q3 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).

Lionheart Trains proudly launches the LMS Class 2 2-6-2 tank engine at the Guild O Gauge Wigan 2024 winter show. These locomotives were designed by H. G. Ivatt and constructed between 1946 and 1952 to replace older locomotives.  This versatile class was built primarily for branch line duties for which their “Prairie” wheelbase was well suited. Ivatt also included several labour-saving features such as self-cleaning ashpans and self cleaning smoke boxes to improve operating economies.  Following an initial batch of ten locomotives built by the LMS, British Railways decided to enlarge the class and a further 120 examples were built. During BR days, they were allocated to the LMR, SR and WR regions and were equally at home hauling passenger and goods services. The last member of the class was withdrawn in 1967, but four examples of this popular locomotive type have been preserved and all are presently operational.