Southern Railway, Eastleigh
Clan Line
SR Merchant Navy, rebuilt
England · 1948
Specification
| Class | SR Merchant Navy, rebuilt |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | 35028, Merchant Navy |
| Builder | Southern Railway, Eastleigh |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Country built | England |
| Region | Britain |
| Operators | Southern Railway, British Railways |
| Era | Golden-age steam |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 4-6-2 |
| UIC | 2′C1′ |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-6-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 30 |
| Power | Rebuilt with Walschaerts gear; original Bulleid chain-driven valve gear removed |
| Tractive effort | 33,495 lbf as rebuilt |
| Top speed | 165 km/h · 103 mph |
| Weight | About 98 long tons engine as rebuilt |
| Length | About 69 ft with tender |
| Status | Operational heritage |