LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T

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LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T

42072 at Bradford Exchange, 1966/7
Power type	Steam
Designer	Charles E. Fairburn
Builder	LMS & BR Derby Works BR Brighton Works
Build date	1945–1951
Total production	277
Configuration	2-6-4T
UIC classification	1'C2'ht
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Leading wheel size	39.5 in (1.003 m)
Driver size	69 in (1.753 m)
Trailing wheel size	39.5 in (1.003 m)
Wheelbase	37 ft 1 in
Length	45 ft 9¾ in
Locomotive weight	42050–42146: 84.70 long tons (86.1 t) remainder: 85.25 long tons (86.6 t)
Fuel type	Coal
Fuel capacity	3.5 long tons (3.6 t)
Water capacity	42050–42146: 1,875 imp gal (8,520 l) remainder: 2,000 imp gal (9,100 l)
Boiler	LMS type 4C
Boiler pressure	200 psi (1.38 MPa)
Cylinders	Two, outside
Cylinder size	195⁄8×26 498×660 mm)
Tractive effort	24,670 lbf (109.7 kN)
Class	LMS: 4P BR: 4MT
Retired	1961–1967

The London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fairburn Tank 2-6-4T steam locomotives are a class of steam locomotive. They were designed by Charles E. Fairburn for the London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). 277 of these locomotives were built between 1945–1951, numbered in the range 42050–42186, (4)2187–(4)2299, (4)2673–(4)4699.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Preservation 3 Models 4 Image gallery 5 References

[edit] Overview

This design was based on the earlier Stanier LMS Stanier 2-6-4T built from 1935–1943. It was also the basis for the later British Rail Standard Class 4 tank. They were used mainly for suburban passenger trains

Number		Lot No.	Date built	Built by
LMS	BR
-	42050-65	210	1950	Derby
-	42066-78	3536	1950	Brighton
-	42079-95	3536	1951	Brighton
-	42096-106	3491	1950	Brighton
-	42107-32	202	1949	Derby
-	42133-46	202	1950	Derby
-	42146-82	196	1948	Derby
-	42183-6	196	1949	Derby
2187-9	42187-9	186	1947	Derby
2190-9	42190-9	186	1948	Derby
2200-17	42200-17	177	1945	Derby
2218-22	42218-22	177	1946	Derby
2223-64	42223-64	185	1946	Derby
2265-72	42265-72	185	1947	Derby
2273-99	42273-99	186	1947	Derby
2673-99	42673-99	177	1945	Derby

[edit] Preservation

Two locomotives, nos. 42073 and 42085, survive in preservation on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

[edit] Models

Bachmann produces the Fairburn 4MT in LMS Black as well as early and late BR. Bachmann has also made No. 42073 as a 00 Gauge model.

[edit] Image gallery

42072 at Leeds City station.

Unidentified Fairburn 2-6-4T passing Stanningley.

42689 passing Stanningley.

London, Midland and Scottish Railway Class 4MT no. 42085 at Haverthwaite on 31st March 2005. This locomotive is one of two survivors of its class, both of which are preserved on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

Another view of 42085.

[edit] References

• Rowledge (1975). Engines of the LMS, built 1923–51. Oxford: Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0 902888 59 5. 

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