LMS Fowler 2-6-4 Tank

Built 1927-34, Designed by
Sir Henry Fowler. Total Number Built - 125.

Introduced 1927. Fowler design, with parallel boiler.
42395-42424 Introduced 1933. Fitted with side window cabs and doors. Doors subsequently removed.

Number Series 42300-42494.

Built at London Midland & Scottish Railway Derby Works.

42300-42303 Lot No. 47 1927
42304-42324 Lot No. 47 1928
42325-42374 Lot No. 53 1929
42375-42384 Lot No. 89 1932
42385-42423 Lot No. 101 1933
42424 Lot No. 101 1934

The first withdrawal was 42308 in August 1959 and the last loco, 42410 was withdrawn in September 1966. None are preserved.


Unless stated otherwise, Photographs in this section are © copyright of Milburn Associates.


[LMS 2300] [JPEG Image of LMS 2300 size 22K]

Fowler 2-6-4T LMS 2300 - Official Photo.


[LMS 2400] [JPEG Image of LMS 2400 size 22K]

Fowler 2-6-4T LMS 2400 with side window cab and door - Official Photo.


Motive Power Details - Fowler Class 4P 2-6-4T

Data taken from the PC TOPS Steam Locomotive Database System by Milburn Associates


Class  Region  Wheels       Class Name            Designer
4P-D    LMS    2-6-4T                             Fowler         

Weight:                                                                     
Loco  86 tons  5 cwt            Driving Wheel: 5' 9"                        
                                Boil Press: 200lb/sq in Su                  
Cylinders:                      Valve Gear: Walschaerts (piston valves)     
Two 19" x 26" (outside)         TE: 23,125 lb                               


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