LNWR locomotive 2222 "Sir Gilbert Claughton" (Bing for Bassett-Lowke, gauge 1)

Exhibit
LNWR locomotive 2222 "Sir Gilbert Claughton" (Bing for Bassett-Lowke, gauge 1) LNWR 2222, Bing/Bassett-Lowke, gauge 1 (i)
location:
Arch Three , Area 30 Classic Locomotives (display)
Shelf 2

Original loco details:

LNWR	No.2222	4-6-0
Originally built:		1913

A black model LNWR 4-6-0 locomotive 2222 "Sir Gilbert Claughton, with red and gold lining, made in gauge 1 by Bing for Bassett-Lowke.

The original loco

Number 2222 was the first of the Claughton Class locomotives, 130 of which appeared between 1913 and 1931. The LMS renumbered the class 5900–6029, and replaced them with the more efficient and powerful Royal Scot Class, whose boiler and firebox profile looked very similar.

Although perhaps not particularly great locomotives, the Claughtons were well-liked before the Royal Scots became the new media darlings. Only one Claughton survived WW2, and was scrapped shortly afterwards.

The Claughtons were named after the then Chairman of the LNWR, Sir Gilbert Henry Claughton (1856-1921).

Detail photo

LNWR 2222, Bing/BL gauge 1, cab and side detail

Catalogue information

1937 catalogue information, "Sir Gilbert Claughton, gauge 1, B-L, with the later LMS livery and LMS number 5900

External links

• LNWR Claughton Class (Wikipedia)