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HLC LU E – photo 1© trainspo.com
Steam locomotive

HLC LU E

Built by HLC, Neasden Depot

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1896–1901
7 units
Axle arrangement
B2' n2

Overview of the HLC LU E

Explore the LU E, an iconic steam locomotive built for the London Underground.

Constructed between 1896 and 1901 by HLC at Neasden Depot, this impressive machine features a 0-4-4 Whyte notation classification.

With a gauge of 1435 mm, the LU E represents a fascinating piece of railway history and a testament to British engineering.

Its robust UIC axles of type B2' n2 ensure dependable performance, making the LU E a remarkable example of a steam locomotive that served one of the world's largest transport infrastructures.

HLC LU E technical specifications

Value
Built byHLC, Neasden Depot · 1896–19017 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB2' n2
Whyte notation0-4-4
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Operators of the HLC LU E

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

OperatorClassCountry
London UndergroundLU EUnited Kingdom

HLC LU E photos

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