LMS Class 2 2-6-2T Regulator Location

[Greg Wetzel]

I was wondering which side of the cab the regulator is located on the LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2Ts.

 

[Harvester]

I was wondering which side of the cab the regulator is located on the LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2Ts.

They were left hand drive, as were the 2-6-0 tender version.

 

[Greg Wetzel]

Interesting. For some reason I thought the regulator would be on the right.

 

[Rescars]

Generally, most post amalgamation locos were left hand drive, apart from those of the GWR, which persisted with right hand drive.

 

[Harvester]

Generally, most post amalgamation locos were left hand drive, apart from those of the GWR, which persisted with right hand drive.

Which made the Brits allocated to the WR unpopular with crews, especially the firemen who had to fire from the right hand side!

 

[Taunton]

As locos got larger it is maybe surprising that the key controls were not duplicated on both sides, so the driver could be wherever suited the curvature of the line, which side the platform was on for the right away, the fireman's preferences, looking out during shunting, etc.

General Motors later offered this with some of their diesels, the controls being mechanically connected so both sides moved together. Irish GM locos were one type that had this.

 

[cav1975]

Image of 41313's regulator on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Left Hand drive.

 

[Rescars]

As locos got larger it is maybe surprising that the key controls were not duplicated on both sides, so the driver could be wherever suited the curvature of the line, which side the platform was on for the right away, the fireman's preferences, looking out during shunting, etc.

General Motors later offered this with some of their diesels, the controls being mechanically connected so both sides moved together. Irish GM locos were one type that had this.

It's a good point. I imagine it would have been quite complicated to have duplicated the reversing gear controls though.