LMS Fowler 2-6-4T

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LMS Fowler 4P 2-6-4T

42362 and 42418 at Derby Works on 27 March 1960. 42362 (on left) has the earlier style side cut-out cab, whereas 42418 has the more modern style side-windowed cab.
Power type	Steam
Designer	Sir Henry Fowler
Builder	LMS Derby Works
Build date	1927–1934
Total production	125
Configuration	2-6-4T
UIC classification	1'C2'ht
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	38.5 ft (11.73 m)
Length	47 ft 2.75 in (14.40 m)
Locomotive weight	86.25 long tons (87.6 t)
Fuel type	Coal
Fuel capacity	3.5 long tons (3.6 t)
Water capacity	2,000 imp gal (9,100 l)
Boiler	LMS type G8AS
Boiler pressure	200 psi (1.38 MPa) superheated
Fire grate area	25 sq ft (2.3 m²)
Heating surface: Tubes	1,082 sq ft (100.5 m²)
Heating surface: Firebox	138 sq ft (12.8 m²)
Superheater area	266 sq ft (24.7 m²) or 246 sq ft (22.9 m²)
Cylinders	Two, outside
Cylinder size	19×26 in (487×660 mm)
Class	LMS: 4P BR: 4MT
Number	LMS 2300–2424 BR 42300–42424
Retired	1959–1966
Disposition	All scrapped

The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fowler 2-6-4T is a class of steam locomotive designed by Henry Fowler. 125 were built.

The LMS numbered them 2300-424, BR adding 40000 to their numbers to make them 42300-424. The LMS classified them 4P, BR 4MT. They were the basis for the LMS Stanier 2-6-4T and subsequent developments. None have survived into preservation.

Number		Lot no.	Date built
LMS	BR
2300-3	42300-3	47	1927
2304-24	42304-24	47	1928
2325-74	42325-74	53	1929
2375-84	42375-84	89	1932
2385-423	42385-423	101	1933
2424	42424	101	1934

[edit] References

• David Hunt, Bob Essery Fred James (2002) LMS Locomotive Profiles No. 3: The Parallel Boiler 2-6-4 Tank Engines ISBN 1-874103-72-0
• Rowledge, J.W.P. (1975). Engines of the LMS, built 1923–51. Oxford: Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0 902888 59 5. 

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