#1913

GNRI Class T2

🇮🇪 Ireland ·built by Beyer, Peacock and Company· from 1921· class of 20 two-cylinder 4-4-2T locomotives

what is it?

The Great Northern Railway (Ireland) T2 class was a class of 4-4-2T tank locomotives. The GNR(I) had introduced the T class numbered 185–189 in 1913. They were designed for both suburban services and longer runs such as Dublin to Drogheda and Belfast to Armagh.

who runs it

Great Northern Railway (Ireland)Ulster Transport Authority Córas Iompair Éireann

base stats

built 20made in total

Bars compare against all trains: 600 km/h (maglev), 1,700 seats; power, weight and number built on a log scale up to 20 MW, 1,000 t and 20,000 built.

fun facts

First built 105 years ago, in 1921.
Served for 43 years (1921–1964).

steam locomotive: Burns coal, wood or oil to boil water; the steam drives pistons that turn the wheels.

spec sheet

built: 1921–1929
in service from: 1921
retired: 1964
status: retired
number built: 20
kind: Steam
traction: steam
origin: 🇮🇪 Ireland
builders: Beyer, Peacock and Company, Nasmyth, Wilson and Company
operators: Great Northern Railway (Ireland), Ulster Transport Authority, Córas Iompair Éireann
top speed: —
power: —
gauge: 1,600 mm Irish broad gauge
wheel arrangement: 4-4-2T

From the Wikipedia infobox and Wikidata. Blank means the sources don't say.

Sources: Wikidata Q5513991, Wikipedia: GNRI Class T2 (CC BY-SA 4.0).Updated 2026-10-25.