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Steam Locomotive Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2 tank engine British railways (BR) 41313 Heritage & Preserved Steam Locomotives Trainspot locations  *  TOPS class links A history of steam locomotive 41313 My Main Railways Index Nostalgic Steam Train Photos from the 1960s Email: chem55555@hotmail.com [Author and photographer © Dr Phil Brown PhD plus help from AI these days, page updated May13th 2026] Appearing at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) Annual Steam Gala September 2025 * * Steam locomotive 2-6-2T 41313 at the moment looks like 41241 shown above See also BR 41241 Locomotive Ivatt LMS design Class 2MT 2-6-2T tank engine A comprehensive profile of steam locomotive 41313, a preserved LMS Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2T tank engine with a rich Southern Region heritage and a remarkable preservation journey: Historical Background and Description of steam locomotive 2-6-2T 41313 41313 was built at Crewe Works in 1952, part of the final batch of LMS Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2T locomotives constructed under British Railways. Designed by H.G. Ivatt, this class was intended for light mixed-traffic duties, particularly on rural and branch lines. The design incorporated modern labour-saving features such as rocking grates, self-emptying ashpans, and a sloped bunker for improved rearward visibility—elements influenced by American practice. The Ivatt 2MT tanks were nicknamed “Mickey Mouse tanks” due to their compact size and distinctive appearance. Technical Specifications of steam locomotive 2-6-2T 41313 Feature Specification Class LMS Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2T Wheel Arrangement 2-6-2T (Whyte notation) Designer H.G. Ivatt Builder BR Crewe Works Build Date May 1952 Driving Wheel Diameter 5 ft 0 in (1.524 m) Boiler Pressure 200 psi (1.38 MPa) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder Size 16 in × 26 in (406 mm × 660 mm) Tractive Effort 17,400 lbf (77.4 kN) Fuel Type Coal Coal Capacity 3 long tons Water Capacity 1,350 imperial gallons (6,100 L) Firebox Grate Area 17.5 sq ft (1.63 m²) Route Availability 1 Power Classification BR: 2MT Length 38 ft 9½ in (11.82 m) Weight ~65.2 long tons Heritage and Operational History of steam locomotive 2-6-2T 41313 Entered service at Brighton in May 1952, but was quickly reallocated to Exmouth Junction, replacing older Drummond M7 tanks on local passenger duties in Devon. Later moved to Three Bridges, then Faversham, and finally Barnstaple and Eastleigh, working a mix of passenger, parcels, and shunting duties. Withdrawn from BR service in June 1965, and sold to Woodham Brothers in Barry in February 1966. Preservation Journey of steam locomotive 2-6-2T 41313 Rescued from Barry Scrapyard in 1975 by the Ivatt Trust, initially intended as a donor for parts to sister engine 41298. Moved to Quainton Road (Buckinghamshire Railway Centre), then selected for full restoration. Relocated to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) in 2006, where it underwent conservation and storage. Sent to the East Somerset Railway for overhaul in 2014, returning to steam in 2017. Since then, 41313 has been a regular performer on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, often seen hauling heritage passenger services. Liveries and Numbers of steam locomotive 2-6-2T 41313 Era Livery Description Number Displayed BR Service BR Lined Black with early or late crest 41313 Preservation BR Lined Black (Late Crest) 41313 No official name has ever been carried by 41313. It retains its original BR number and typically wears BR Lined Black, reflecting its Southern Region heritage and authenticity. A history of Ivatt design tank engine 41313 Ivatt 2MT tank engine 41313 has one of the richest and best‑documented histories of any surviving member of George Ivatt’s light mixed‑traffic 2‑6‑2T class — with a distinctive Southern Region career, a long stay at Barry Scrapyard, and a major preservation revival on the Isle of Wight. Below is a full, structured, citation‑grounded account. Identity and Significance of locomotive 41313 41313 is an LMS/BR Ivatt Class 2MT 2‑6‑2T, built in 1952 at Crewe. The class was designed for light mixed‑traffic duties, replacing elderly pre‑grouping tank engines. Ivatt incorporated modern labour‑saving features such as rocking grates, self‑emptying ashpans, and a sloped bunker for improved rearward visibility — a design influenced by American practice. Construction and Entry into Service of locomotive 41313 (1952) Builder: BR Crewe Works Built: May 1952 Wheel arrangement: 2‑6‑2T Class: BR 2MT (LMS 2P equivalent) One of a batch of 20 built at Crewe that year. 41313 was among the final locomotives of the class, which had begun production in 1946. BR Service Career of locomotive 41313 (1952–1965) Early Allocations May 1952: Entered service at Brighton. June 1952: Reallocated to Exmouth Junction, replacing ageing Drummond M7s on local passenger work in Devon. Subsequent Moves April 1953: Transferred to Three Bridges (West Sussex). Later 1953: Moved to Faversham (Kent). 1959: General repair at Eastleigh Works, then allocated to Barnstaple. 1963: Returned to Brighton, working: Passenger turns to Horsham and Guildford Shunting Parcels trains The Lancing Belle workmen’s train to Lancing Carriage Works Final Allocation and Withdrawal May 1964: Transferred to Eastleigh. Withdrawn: June 1965. Barry Scrapyard Years (1966–1975) Sold to Woodham Brothers: February 1966 Moved to Barry Docks: 1966 Remained there for nine years, one of hundreds saved by Woodham’s wagon‑first scrapping policy. Preservation and Restoration of locomotive 41313 (1975–2017) Rescue and Early Preservation Purchased by the Ivatt Trust: 1975 Moved to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton Road. Initially intended as a spares donor for sister engine 41298. Move to the Isle of Wight August 2006: Relocated to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) for conservation and eventual overhaul. Overhaul and Return to Steam 2014–2017: Underwent a major overhaul at the East Somerset Railway. Returned to steam: 2017 Since then, 41313 has been a regular operational locomotive on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Preservation‑Era Operations of locomotive 41313 (2017–present) 41313 has become a popular visitor locomotive, regularly travelling to mainland galas: 2025–2026: Scheduled appearances at Spa Valley Railway, Mid Norfolk Railway, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line). Sometimes runs in disguise as 41319 for historical commemorations. Technical Specifications of locomotive 41313 (from class data) Feature Specification Wheel arrangement 2‑6‑2T Designer H. G. Ivatt Boiler pressure 200 psi Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 16 in × 26 in Tractive effort 17,400 lbf Water capacity 1,350 gal Coal capacity 3 tons Route availability 1 (very light axle load) Length 38 ft 9½ in Weight ~65 tons ⭐ What Makes 41313 Notable? One of only four preserved Ivatt 2MT tanks. A rare example of a Southern Region‑based Ivatt tank, giving it a distinctive operational history. Spent nine years at Barry, yet restored to full working order. Now a core operational locomotive on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Frequently travels to mainland galas, making it one of the most visible Ivatt tanks in preservation. Summary 41313 is a classic example of Ivatt’s light mixed‑traffic tank engines — modern, versatile, and ideally suited to rural and branch‑line work. After a varied Southern Region career, a long stay at Barry, and a major restoration, it now thrives in preservation and remains one of the most active members of its class. My Archive Steam Photos from the 1960s docspics images of steam locomotive 41313 photos of steam locomotive 41313 photographs of steam locomotive 41313 pictures of steam locomotive 41313 © Dr Phil Brown * Treyn Railway Holidays to France, Italy and Spain from steam locomotive 41313 Booking tickets for Great Railway Journey luxury Rail Trip holidays Train travel in Europe Rail holidays from steam locomotive 41313 to the USA & Canada luxury train through the Rocky Mountain Canadian rail railway holidays through the Rockies US Cities by train from steam locomotive 41313  Continental rail holidays to France Germany Italy Austria Switzerland Glacier Express Treyn Holidays from steam locomotive 41313 from Eurostar to Paris Brussels Avignon Turin Turino Rome Roma Florence Firenze TGV fast trains Railway travel holidays special steam excursions from steam locomotive 41313 great steam heritage line and offers luxury Pullman coach dining trains steam locomotive 41313 Travelling by train always seems a pleasure, especially if through wonderful scenery to steam locomotive 41313 in England, Scotland, Wales or on holiday in the rest of Europe! The railway trip from steam locomotive 41313 involves seeing or travelling behind a 'real' steam locomotive in action and there is nothing like the sight and sounds of a steam train to invoke feelings of nostalgia in some of us to steam locomotive 41313 even more luxury by having a special trip out on a steam dining train! 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The railway trip involves seeing or travelling behind a 'real' steam locomotive or heritage diesel in action on a special trip from steam locomotive 41313 Booking Eurostar Continental Rail Travel Tour Tickets Stuttgart Brussels Eurostar Brussels from steam locomotive 41313 by TGV to Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International Stratford International, St Pancras International Paris Gare du Nord Paris Gare de Lyon Paris Gare de L'est Paris Gare Montparnasse by Eurostar from steam locomotive 41313 London to Paris, Eurostar London - Brussels Eurostar London to Lille deals bargain city breaks steam locomotive 41313 Great Railway Journey holidays in Italy, Spain and France by TGV booking from steam locomotive 41313 Booking Eurostar Continental Rail Travel Tour Tickets to the Continent  eg Paris Brussels Avignon or railway tours across France, Holland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Russia, Asia or China for a travel spectacular steam locomotive 41313 Good trainspotting 'TRAINSPOTS' Good trainspotting and photographic locations  Barnetby Station, North Lincolnshire  *  Carlisle Station  *  Clapham Junction Station, London  *  Colton Junction, south of York  * Coventry *  Crewe Station  *  Doncaster Station, South Yorkshire  * Grantham * Hellifield station - Carlisle to Settle line * Lancaster station  * Leicester station * Newcastle Station  *  Northallerton Station  *  Nuneaton Station  * Peterborough *  Sheffield Station  *  Stratford Station, East London * Tamworth * Warrington Bank Quay station * Wigan North Western - WCML *  York Station See other TOPS classes of diesels and electrics * Class 01 * Class 02 * Class 03 * Class 04 * Class 08 * Class 09 * Class 10 * Class 11 * Class 14 * Class 20 * Class 24 * Class 25 * Class 26 * Class 27 * Class 31 * Class 33 * Class 35 * Class 37 * Class 40 * Class 43 * Class 44 * Class 45 * Class 47 * Class 50 * Class 52 * Class 55 * Class 56 * Class 57 * Class 58 *  Class 60 * Class 66 * Class 67 * Class 68 * Class 70 * Class 71 * Class 73 * Class 76 * Class 77 *  Class 84 * Class 86 * Class 87 * Class 88 * Class 90 * Class 91 * Class 92 * Derby Lightweight * Class 101 * Class 108 * Class 114 * Class 117 * Class 120 * Class 121 * Class 122 * Class 127 * Class 141 * Class 142 * Class 144 * Class 150 * Class 153 * Class 155 * Class 156 * Class 158 * Class 159 * Class 165 * Class 166 * Class 170 * Class 172 * Class 175 * Class 180 * Class 185 * Class 195  * Class 196 * Class 197 * Class 220 * Class 221 * Class 222 * Class 252 * Class 313 * Class 315 * Class 317 * Class 319 * Class 320 * Class 321 * Class 322 * Class 323 * Class 325 * Class 331 * Class 332 * Class 333 * Class 334 * Class 350 * Class 357 * Class 360 * Class 365 * Class 373 * Class 375 * Class 376 * Class 377 * Class 378 * Class 379 * Class 380 * Class 387 * Class 390 * Class 395 * Class 414 * Class 423 * Class 442 * Class 444 * Class 450 * Class 455 * Class 458 * Class 460 * Class 465 * Class 466 * Class 489 * Class 507/508 * Class 700 * Class 730  * Class 755 * Class 800 * Class 801 * Class 802 * Class 803 *  Class 805 * Class 3000 * INDEX of My IMAGES OF PRESERVED STEAM LOCOMOTIVES