LMS Stanier 2-6-4T
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LMS Stanier 2-6-4T may refer to two related types of steam locomotive
, considered separately:
Steam locomotive
A steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
, considered separately:
- LMS 2-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4TLMS 2-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4TSir William Stanier's London, Midland and Scottish Railway 2-Cylinder 2-6-4T is a class of 206 steam locomotive built between 1935 and 1943. They were based on his LMS 3-Cylinder 2-6-4T....
(Nos. (4)2425-94 & (4)2537-672) - LMS 3-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4TLMS 3-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4TLMS 3-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4T is a class of steam locomotive designed for work over the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway. All 2500-36 were built in 1934 at Derby Works. The third cylinder was provided to allow increased acceleration between the many stops on the L.T.&S.R. line. From 1935 the...
(Nos. (4)2500-36)