Darlington Works LMS Ivatt 4

Built by Horwich Works, Doncaster Works, Darlington Works

Weight

60 t

132,277 lb

Length

17.04 m

55 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1947–1952

162 units

Axle arrangement

1'C' n2

Overview of the Darlington Works LMS Ivatt 4

Discover the LMS Ivatt 4MT, a powerful steam locomotive from the London Midland and Scottish Railway. This impressive engine showcases the engineering prowess of its era.

Built between 1947 and 1952 at Horwich, Doncaster, and Darlington Works, a total of 162 of these locomotives were produced. With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a tractive effort of 108 kN, it was well-suited for demanding railway operations.

Its classification as a 2-6-0, with a Whyte notation of the same and a UIC axle arrangement of 1'C' n2, highlights its robust design. Measuring 17.04 meters in length and weighing 60 tonnes, the LMS Ivatt 4MT stands as a testament to historical railway engineering.

Darlington Works LMS Ivatt 4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Horwich Works, Doncaster Works, Darlington Works · 1947–1952162 units
Tractive effort	108 kN24,279 lbf	24,279 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C' n2
Whyte notation	2-6-0
Length	17.04 m55 ft 11 in	55 ft 11 in
Weight	60 t132,277 lb	132,277 lb