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Steam locomotive

Brighton works LBSC A1

Built by Brighton works

Weight
28 t
61,729 lb
Length
7.94 m
26 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1872–1880
50 units
Axle arrangement
C' n2

Overview of the Brighton works LBSC A1

Discover the LBSC A1 steam locomotive, a historical masterpiece of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway.

This impressive locomotive, built between 1872 and 1880 at the Brighton works, represents 19th-century engineering prowess.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a Whyte notation of 0-6-0, the LBSC A1 is a testament to bygone railway eras.

Its length of 7.94 m and weight of 28 tonnes, paired with a tractive effort of 34 kN, make it a robust workhorse.

Experience the fascination of the LBSC A1, an icon of British railway history.

Brighton works LBSC A1 technical specifications

Value
SeriesLB&SCR A1
Built byBrighton works · 1872–188050 units
Tractive effort34 kN7,644 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC' n2
Whyte notation0-6-0
Length7.94 m26 ft 1 in
Weight28 t61,729 lb
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Operators of the Brighton works LBSC A1

Railway companies that have operated the LBSC A1, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
London, Brighton and South Coast RailwayLBSC A1United Kingdom

Brighton works LBSC A1 photos

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