| LMS Fowler 4P 2-6-4T |
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2300, circa. 1928 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 2-6-4T |
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| • UIC | 1′C2′ h2pt |
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| Leading dia. | 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.003 m) |
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| Driver dia. | 5 ft 9 in (1.753 m) |
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| Trailing dia. | 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.003 m) |
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| Wheelbase | 38.5 ft (11.73 m) |
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| Length | 47 ft 2+3⁄4 in (14.40 m) |
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| Loco weight | 86.25 long tons (87.6 t; 96.6 short tons) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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| Fuel capacity | 3.5 long tons (3.6 t; 3.9 short tons) |
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| Water cap. | 2,000 imp gal (9,100 L; 2,400 US gal) |
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| Firebox: | |
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| • Grate area | 25 sq ft (2.3 m2) |
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| Boiler | LMS type G8AS |
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| Boiler pressure | 200 lbf/in2 (1.38 MPa) superheated |
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| Heating surface: | |
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| • Firebox | 138 sq ft (12.8 m2) |
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| • Tubes and flues | 1,082 sq ft (100.5 m2) |
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Superheater:
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| • Heating area | 266 sq ft (24.7 m2) or 246 sq ft (22.9 m2) |
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| Cylinders | Two, outside |
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| Cylinder size | 19 in × 26 in (483 mm × 660 mm) |
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| Career |
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| Power class | |
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| Numbers | - LMS: 2300–2424
- BR: 42300–42424
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| Withdrawn | 1959–1966 |
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| Disposition | All scrapped, new build planned. |
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The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fowler 2-6-4T was a class of steam locomotive passenger tank engine designed by Henry Fowler.
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