LNER K4

Built by LNER

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1937–1939

6 units

Overview of the LNER K4

The LNER K4 is a powerful steam locomotive that served the London and North Eastern Railway.

This impressive engine, built between 1937 and 1939, was designed for heavy freight duties.

With a weight of 70 tons and a tractive effort of 163 kN, the K4 was a formidable machine on the United Kingdom's tracks.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensured it could operate across a wide network.

The LNER K4 represents a significant piece of British railway history, embodying the engineering prowess of its era.

Railway companies that have operated the LNER K4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
London and North Eastern Railway	LNER K4	United Kingdom