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Steam locomotive

SR S15

Built by LSWR, SR

Length
19.98 m
65 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1920–1936
45 units
Axle arrangement
2'C' h2

Overview of the SR S15

Discover the powerful SR S15 steam locomotive, a workhorse of the Southern Railway in the United Kingdom.

Built between 1920 and 1936, these iconic 4-6-0 locomotives were a staple of British rail operations.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a substantial tractive effort of 132 kN, the SR S15 class was designed for efficiency and reliability.

Explore the engineering marvel that is the SR S15, a testament to early 20th-century railway technology.

SR S15 technical specifications

Value
Built byLSWR, SR · 1920–193645 units
Tractive effort132 kN29,675 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C' h2
Whyte notation4-6-0
Length19.98 m65 ft 7 in
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Operators of the SR S15

Railway companies that have operated the SR S15, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Southern RailwaySR S15United Kingdom

SR S15 photos

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