The SECR K class was a type of 2-6-4 tank locomotive designed in 1914 by Richard Maunsell for express passenger duties on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR), which operated between London and south-east England.

A list of the names and numbers of the SECR K and SR K1 classes of 2-6-4 tank engines that formed the River class: locomotives initially running on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR), and subsequently operated by its successor, the Southern Railway (SR) from 1923.

Jan 28, 2009 · The K class 2-6-4 tank was designed by Richard Maunsell, CME of the SECR, more or less at the same time as the N Class 2-6-0. It caused a bit of a stir as the 2-6-4T was not a common design when N°790 entered traffic in 1917, as well as being a completely new departure for an Ashford design.

English: SECR K class, Maunsell's River class 2-6-4T tank locomotives of 1914 for the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, later adopted by the Southern Railway as the K1 class. The first 2-6-4T locomotives in the UK.

The K class was intended to haul the SECR's Kent expresses, and was trialled between Charing Cross, Tonbridge, Canterbury East and Folkestone East.

Apr 3, 2013 · My K class number 2346 shown left is built from an old Keyser (K’s) white metal kit, and makes an occasional appearance on Fisherton Sarum. Sadly the K’s kit is not available anymore, so even in model form the class is still the missing mogul both in either Ready To Run (RTR) or kit form.

Built by the SECR in 1908, one of the first two of a class of eight locomotives. Originally numbered 753. Design is similar to the Terriers. Into service in February 1909. In 1915, it was requisitioned for military service with the Railway Operating Division, Royal Engineers. Sent to Boulogne.

The SECR K class was a type of 2-6-4 tank locomotive designed in 1914 by Richard Maunsell for express passenger duties on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR), which operated between London and south-east England.

The main visual difference between the K and K1 classes was at the front end: the K1 incorporated a vertical metal cover above the front buffer beam to protect the third cylinder and associated Holcroft valve gear assembly from the elements.

A list of the names and numbers of the SECR K and SR K1 classes of 2-6-4 tank engines that formed the River class: locomotives initially running on the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR), and subsequently operated by its successor, the Southern Railway (SR) from 1923.