The LNER Encyclopedia

The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Peppercorn Class A2 is a class of steam locomotive designed for express passenger work by Arthur Peppercorn, the chief designer of the LNER after Edward Thompson. All save the first of the 15 built were constructed under British Railways after nationalisation in 1948.
The first of the Peppercorn A2s No.525 A.H.Peppercorn was outshopped from Doncaster in December 1947 on the eve of nationalisation, and named after the designer of the class, Arthur Peppercorn. The modernity of the design was immediately apparent. The first two of the class were turned out in LNER apple green livery and this colour was also applied to the next 13 engines delivered between January and August 1948. Repainting in British Railways Brunswick green began the following year. Another 20 members of the class were also planned, but were cancelled on 4 May 1948​
Withdrawal occurred between 1962 and 1966. The last three 60528 Tudor Minstrel, 60530 Sayajirao and 60532 Blue Peter were retired in June 1966.


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60525 A.H.Peppercorn Ferryhill August 1950 with 'The Aberdonian' headboard on

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60525 A.H.Peppercorn Ferryhill August 1958 (fitted with a original Gresley A3 boiler)

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60525 A.H. Peppercorn Ferryhill shed Aberdeen 2nd April 1953

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60525 A.H.Peppercorn unknown location March 1954

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60526 Sugar Palm 2 photos unknown locations



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60527 Sun Chariot Haymarket shed 17th August 1959


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60527 Sun Chariot unknown location


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60527 Sun Chariot Haymarket turntable August 1949


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60527 Sun Chariot New England shed 29th November 1953


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