The LNER Class V2 2-6-2 steam locomotive, number 4771 Green Arrow was built in June 1936 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. The first-built and sole surviving member of its class, it was designed for hauling express freight and passenger trains [ 2 ] and named after an express ...

Green Arrow is the only surviving British 2-6-2 tender locomotive. It was completed at Doncaster Works in June 1936. The locomotive was initially allotted the number 637, and fitted with curved nameplates over the middle driving wheels. The official photographs were taken with this livery.

One Class V2 survives, the first of the class to be constructed: 4771 Green Arrow. Green Arrow is preserved as part of the National Collection, and as such can be seen in use on preserved lines around Britain.

Green Arrow is an LNER Class V2 steam engine preserved as one of the main attractions of the National Railway Museum in York. Green Arrow was built on 13 June 1936, for the London and North Eastern Railway at Doncaster Works to a design of Sir Nigel Gresley.

The Gresley V2 2-6-2 Prairie 'Green Arrow' Class The V2s were the LNER's most famous mixed traffic design, and they were one of Gresley 's most successful locomotive types. The design can be traced back to 1932 when a modification of the K3 2-6-0 was being considered.

V2 No.4771/60800 Green Arrow is a mixed traffic Prairie (2-6-2 wheel arrangement) steam locomotive built in 1936. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, she is the prototype and sole preserved V2, as part of the national collection. She is currently one of the main attractions of …

It was a versatile locomotive, capable of hauling fast fitted freights and express passenger trains. Their relatively heavy 22 ton axle load meant their use was restricted to around 40% of the LNER’s route miles. For example, they were barred from all …

Green Arrow was built in June 1936 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Railway Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. The first-built and only surviving member of its class, it was designed for hauling express freight and passenger trains and named after an express freight...

4771 Green Arrow departs Derby with a railtour. It is in LNER apple green livery.

Feb 3, 2024 · English: LNER Class V2 4771 Green Arrow, later renumbered LNER 800, later renumbered British Railways 60800. Part of the UK National Collection.