Northumbrian (locomotive)

Northumbrian
Northumbrian as depicted in the October 16, 1830 issue of Mechanics' Magazine
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderRobert Stephenson and Company
Build date1830
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-2-2
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.52 inches (1.32 m)
Axle load6,500 lb (2.9 t)
Total weight25,500 lb (11.6 t)
Fuel typecoke
Career
OperatorsLiverpool and Manchester Railway

Northumbrian was an early steam locomotive built by Robert Stephenson in 1830 and used at the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&M). It was the eighth of Stephenson's nine 0-2-2 locomotives in the style of Rocket, but it introduced several innovations, which were also included Majestic, the last of the class.