LNWR Webb Coal Tank

LNWR Webb Coal Tank
No. 848 in photographic grey livery
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerFrancis Webb
Build date1881–1897
Total produced300
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-6-2T
  UICC1n2Gt
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia.4 ft 5+12 in (1.359 m)
Loco weight43 long tons 15 cwt (98,000 lb or 44.5 t)
Fuel typeCoal
Boiler pressure150 psi (1.03 MPa)
SuperheaterNone
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size17 in × 24 in (432 mm × 610 mm)
Valve gearStephenson
Valve typeSlide valves
Performance figures
Tractive effort16,530 lbf (73.5 kN)
Career
OperatorsLNWR · LMS · BR
Power class2F
Number in class1 January 1923: 292,
1 January 1948: 64
Withdrawn1921–1958
DispositionOne preserved, remainder scrapped.

The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Webb Coal Tank is a class of 0-6-2T steam locomotive. They were called "Coal Tanks" because they were a side tank version of Webb's standard LNWR 17in Coal Engine, an 0-6-0 tender engine for slow freight trains.