LMS 5MT

Built by LMS, BR

Weight

73 t

160,937 lb

Length

19.5 m

64 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1934–1951

841 units

Axle arrangement

2'C' h2

Overview of the LMS 5MT

Discover the LMS 5MT, a classic British steam locomotive renowned for its reliability and versatility.

Built between 1934 and 1951 by the London Midland and Scottish Railway and British Railways, this 4-6-0 engine served with distinction across the United Kingdom.

With a length of 19.5 meters and a weight of 73 tons, the LMS 5MT is a powerful machine with a tractive effort of 113 kN, making it a workhorse on heritage railways like the Nene Valley Railway and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and UIC classification of 2'C' h2 further highlight its engineering pedigree.

Explore the enduring legacy of this iconic locomotive.

LMS 5MT technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	LMS, BR · 1934–1951841 units
Tractive effort	113 kN25,403 lbf	25,403 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'C' h2
Whyte notation	4-6-0
Length	19.5 m64 ft 0 in	64 ft 0 in
Weight	73 t160,937 lb	160,937 lb

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Operators of the LMS 5MT

Railway companies that have operated the LMS 5MT, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
London Midland and Scottish Railway	LMS 5MT	United Kingdom
Nene Valley Railway	NVR LMS 5MT	United Kingdom
North Yorkshire Moors Railway	NYMR Standard 5MT	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 5MT	United Kingdom