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Steam locomotive

SR LMS 8F

Built by LMS, LNER, SR

Weight
73 t
160,937 lb
Length
19.22 m
63 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1935–1946
852 units
Axle arrangement
1′D' h2

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
Built byLMS, LNER, SR · 1935–1946852 units
Tractive effort144 kN32,372 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1′D' h2
Whyte notation2-8-0
Length19.22 m63 ft 1 in
Weight73 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Grand Central Railway Ltd.GCR 8FUnited Kingdom
London Midland and Scottish RailwayLMS 8FUnited Kingdom

SR LMS 8F photos

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