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Steam locomotive

LMS Royal Scot

Built by NBL, LMS

Weight
86 t
189,597 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1927–1930
70 units
Axle arrangement
2'C' h3

Overview of the LMS Royal Scot

Discover the iconic LMS Royal Scot, a powerful steam locomotive that once graced the railways of the United Kingdom.

This classic 4-6-0 express passenger locomotive, built between 1927 and 1930, is a testament to British engineering prowess.

Operated by the London Midland and Scottish Railway, and later by the West Coast Railway Company, the Royal Scot is renowned for its impressive performance and distinctive design.

With a weight of 86 tonnes and a tractive effort of 148 kN, it was a formidable machine for its era.

Explore the history and legacy of this magnificent steam engine, a true icon of the rail.

LMS Royal Scot technical specifications

Value
Built byNBL, LMS · 1927–193070 units
Tractive effort148 kN33,272 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C' h3
Whyte notation4-6-0
Weight86 t189,597 lb
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Operators of the LMS Royal Scot

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

OperatorClassCountry
London Midland and Scottish RailwayLMS 7P Royal ScotUnited Kingdom
West Coast Railway CompanyWCRC 7P Royal ScotUnited Kingdom

LMS Royal Scot photos

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