2-6-0 (Mogul)Front of locomotive at left |
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| First known "True type" version |
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| First use | 1860 |
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| Country | United States of America |
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| Railway | Louisville & Nashville Railroad |
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| Evolved from | 2-4-0 |
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| Evolved to | 2-6-2 |
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| Benefits | Better adhesion with 6 coupled drivers |
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| Drawbacks | Small drivers limited speed |
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Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 2-6-0 represents the wheel arrangement of two leading wheels on one axle, usually in a leading truck, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles and no trailing wheels. This arrangement is commonly called a Mogul.