Doncaster 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 Doncaster Works LMS Ivatt 4

Discover the LMS Ivatt 4, a classic steam locomotive that served the London Midland and Scottish Railway.

This powerful engine, classified as a 2-6-0, was built between 1947 and 1952, with 162 units produced at Horwich, Doncaster, and Darlington Works.

Known for its robust design and reliability, the LMS Ivatt 4 features a standard gauge of 1435 mm, weighs 60 tons, and boasts a tractive effort of 108 kN.

Its substantial length of 17.04 meters showcases its impressive engineering.

A significant part of British railway history, the LMS Ivatt 4 remains an object of interest for railway enthusiasts and historians alike.

Doncaster 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