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Oct 1, 2020 · Overview of LMS and BR Standard 2-6-4 Tank Engines as modelled by Hornby, Bachmann and Wrenn. Here, I go into some detail regarding the background, development and evolution of this often...
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LMS 2-6-4 tank locomotive, designed by William Stanier - 206 engines were built by the LMS between 1935 and 1943, the last of them wasn't withdrawn until 1967, although none survived into preservation. Derby Works built the majority, with one batch coming from the North British Locomotive Works.
Sir William Stanier's London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Class 4P 2-Cylinder 2-6-4T was a class of 206 steam locomotive built between 1935 and 1943. They were based on his LMS 3-Cylinder 2-6-4T.
The British Railways Standard Class 4 tank is a class of steam locomotive, one of the BR standard classes built during the 1950s. They were used primarily on commuter and outer suburban services. They were capable of reaching speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h). [1]
One of the most successful of these Riddles designs were the Class 4, 2-6-4 Tank locomotives of which 155 were built at Brighton and Derby from 1951 to 1957.
- 225 lb/sq.in.
- 25,100 lb.
- 18in. x 28in.
- 2-6-4
LMS Stanier 3-Cylindered 2-6-4 Tank steam locomotives – Sole Survivor. Compact but fast, the 3-Cylindered 2-6-4 Tanks are some of the first engines designed by William Stanier for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS).
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Oct 23, 2017 · 18 Class WT locomotives were built at Derby Works in England to the design of George Ivatt between 1946 and 1950. They were a tank engine version of the NCC Class W moguls. A tank engine did not require turning at termini and the LMS had produced a series of successful 2-6-4Ts. Like the LMS Fairb...
