Nord 2.231 to 2.305

Nord 2.231 à 2.305 were suburban 4-4-4T locomotives of the Chemins de Fer du Nord. They were nicknamed "Revolver" due to the appearance of the high-pitched small diameter boilers next to the low water tanks and cabs,

At nationalisation on 1 January 1938, they all passed to the Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF), who renumbered them 2-222.TA.1 to 2-222.TA.75.

Construction history The locomotives were built in three batches at the Nord's two workshops at La Chapelle, Paris and Hellemmes, Lille. BatchYearsNord No.SNCF No.WaterCoalWeight11901–19022.251 – 2.2802-222.TA.21 – 2.222.TA.506500 L3.0 t62.9 t21902–19042.281 – 2.3052-222.TA.51 – 2.222.TA.757000 L3.5 t62.9 t31905–19062.250 – 2.2312-222.TA.20 – 2.222.TA.17000 L3.5 t63.5 t

Models The "Revolvers" have been reproduced in HO scale by the British firm DJH Model Loco as a kit with an etched brass chassis and white metal superstructure.

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