LNER Class D49

Sub-classes

• D49/1 Introduced 1927 with Walschaerts and, Gresley conjugated valve gear with piston valves
• D49/2 Introduced 1928 with Lentz rotary-cam poppet valves
• D49/3 Introduced 1928 with Lentz oscillating-cam poppet valves

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Accidents and incidents

• On 3 January 1931, locomotive No. 2758 Northumberland was hauling a passenger train that was derailed at Carlisle, Cumberland due to excessive speed through a curve. Three people were killed.
• In July 1958, locomotive No. 62703 Hertfordshire ran into the turntable pit at, Yorkshire and rolled onto its side.

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