© trainspo.comSR LMS 8F
Built by LMS, LNER, SR
Overview of the SR LMS 8F
Discover the powerful LMS 8F steam locomotive, a versatile workhorse of the railways.
This iconic 2-8-0 type locomotive was built for demanding duties.
With a substantial weight and impressive tractive effort, the LMS 8F is a testament to robust engineering.
It served with distinction for various railway companies in the United Kingdom, including Grand Central Railway Ltd. and London Midland and Scottish Railway.
Experience the heritage of this classic steam engine, a significant part of railway history.
SR LMS 8F technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | LMS, LNER, SR · 1935–1946852 units | |
| Tractive effort | 144 kN32,372 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1′D' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-8-0 | |
| Length | 19.22 m63 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 73 t160,937 lb |
Operators of the SR LMS 8F
Railway companies that have operated the LMS 8F, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Railway Ltd. | GCR 8F | United Kingdom |
| London Midland and Scottish Railway | LMS 8F | United Kingdom |
SR LMS 8F photos
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