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Steam locomotive

LMS Fowler 4F

Built by LMS, NBL

Length
15.85 m
52 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1924–1941
575 units
Axle arrangement
C' h2

Overview of the LMS Fowler 4F

Discover the LMS Fowler 4F, a robust and iconic steam locomotive that served prominently in the United Kingdom.

This British Railways Board classic, classified as a BR 4F, is a testament to powerful engineering.

Built by LMS and NBL between 1924 and 1941, 575 of these workhorses entered service.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in), the 0-6-0 Whyte notation perfectly describes its wheel arrangement.

This steam loco, measuring 15.85 meters in length, is a significant piece of railway heritage.

Explore the legacy of the LMS Fowler 4F and its contribution to British rail transport.

LMS Fowler 4F technical specifications

Value
Built byLMS, NBL · 1924–1941575 units
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC' h2
Whyte notation0-6-0
Length15.85 m52 ft 0 in
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Operators of the LMS Fowler 4F

Railway companies that have operated the LMS Fowler 4F, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 4FUnited Kingdom

LMS Fowler 4F photos

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