LMS Stanier 2-6-4 Tank

 Built 1935-43. Designed by Sir William A Stanier. Total Number Built - 206.
Introduced 1935. Stanier two-cylinder design, with taper boiler.

42538 was fitted with a longer (domed) firebox boiler.

Number Series 42425-42494, 42537-42672.

42425-42494, 42537-42544, 42618-42672 Built by London Midland & Scottish Railway Derby Works.
42545-42617 Built by North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow.

42537-42544 Lot No. 127 1935 Derby
42425-42494 Lot No. 128 1936 Derby
42545-42617 Lot No. 133 1936 North British
42618-42652 Lot No. 144 1938 Derby
42653-42672 Lot No. 148 1939 Derby

The first withdrawal was 42490 in May 1960 and the last two locos in the class, 42574 and 42616 were withdrawn in September 1967. None are preserved.

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[LMS 2629] [JPEG Image of LMS 2629 size 18K]

Stanier 2-6-4T LMS 2629 - Official Photo.

Motive Power Details - Stanier 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-E    LMS    2-6-4T                             Stanier

Weight:
Loco  87 tons 17 cwt            Driving Wheel: 5' 9"
                                Boil Press: 200lb/sq in Su
Cylinders:                      Valve Gear: Walschaerts (piston valves)
Two 19 5/8" x 26" (outside)     TE: 24,670 lb
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Last revised: 14 December 1998