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Green Arrow
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London and North Eastern Railway, Doncaster

Green Arrow

LNER V2

England · 1936

1936 · Golden-age steam · Steam

Green Arrow

LNER 4771 · V2

Preserved · 2-6-2 · Whyte 2-6-2

Specification

Specification plate for Green Arrow
ClassLNER V2
NicknamesLNER 4771, V2
BuilderLondon and North Eastern Railway, Doncaster
Year introduced1936
Country builtEngland
RegionBritain
OperatorsLondon and North Eastern Railway, British Railways
EraGolden-age steam
Motive powerSteam
RoleMixed traffic
Whyte2-6-2
UIC1′C1′
Wheel arrangement2-6-2
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built184
PowerThree-cylinder mixed-traffic, the V2
Tractive effort33,730 lbf
Top speed145 km/h · 90 mph
WeightAbout 93 long tons engine
Length66 ft 5 in over the buffers
StatusPreserved

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