LNER K Class 2-6-0s From GNR to BRLNER K Class 2 6 0s From GNR to BR 30. 00 Sir Nigel Gresley was one of the pioneers in developing the 2 6 0 wheel arrangement in Britain during the early 20th century. He also used the type to examine several distinguishing features that were used in his subsequent designs. Producing 85 2 6 0 locomotives for the Great Northern Railway, he built a further 189 for the London & North Eastern Railway, whilst his successors constructed 70 engines. These