London and North Western Railway, Crewe
Hardwicke
LNWR Improved Precedent
England · 1892
Specification
| Class | LNWR Improved Precedent |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | LNWR 790, Precedent |
| Builder | London and North Western Railway, Crewe |
| Year introduced | 1892 |
| Country built | England |
| Region | Britain |
| Operators | London and North Western Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Era | Victorian |
| Motive power | Steam |
| Role | Express |
| Whyte | 2-4-0 |
| UIC | 1′B |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-4-0 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 166 |
| Power | Webb 2-4-0, small but fiercely timed |
| Tractive effort | About 12,300 lbf |
| Top speed | 110 km/h · 68 mph |
| Weight | About 33 long tons engine |
| Length | Compact Crewe 2-4-0 |
| Status | Preserved |