| LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 |
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| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Steam |
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| Designer | William Stanier |
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| Builder | |
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| Serial number | AW: 1166–1265, 1280–1506 VF: 4565–4614, 4618–4667 |
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| Build date | 1934–1951 |
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| Total produced | 842 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 4-6-0 |
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| • UIC | 2′C h2 |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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| Leading dia. | 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.003 m) |
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| Driver dia. | 6 ft 0 in (1.829 m) |
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| Length | 63 ft 7+3⁄4 in (19.40 m) or 63 ft 11+3⁄4 in (19.50 m) |
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| Loco weight | 72.1 long tons (73.3 t; 80.8 short tons) to 75 long tons (76 t; 84 short tons) |
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| Tender weight | 53.7 long tons (60.1 short tons; 54.6 t) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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| Fuel capacity | 9 long tons (9.1 t; 10 short tons) |
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| Water cap. | 4,000 imp gal (18,000 L; 4,800 US gal) |
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| Firebox: | |
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| • Grate area | 27+3⁄4 or 28+1⁄2 sq ft (2.58 or 2.65 m2) or 28.5 sq ft (2.65 m2) |
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| Boiler | LMS type 3B |
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| Boiler pressure | 225 lbf/in2 (1.55 MPa) superheated |
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| Heating surface: | |
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| • Firebox | 156 or 171 sq ft (14.5 or 15.9 m2) |
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| • Tubes and flues | 1,426 to 1,479 sq ft (132.5 to 137.4 m2) |
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Superheater:
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| • Heating area | 228 to 365 sq ft (21.2 to 33.9 m2) |
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| Cylinders | Two, outside |
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| Cylinder size | 18+1⁄2 in × 28 in (470 mm × 711 mm) |
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| Valve gear | Most Walschaerts; Several fitted with Caprotti; one fitted with outside Stephenson |
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| Career |
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| Operators | LMS, BR |
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| Axle load class | BR: Route Availability 7 |
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| Withdrawn | 1961–1968 |
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| Disposition | 18 preserved, remainder scrapped |
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The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Stanier Class 5 4-6-0, commonly known as the Black Five, is a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotives. It was introduced by William Stanier and built between 1934 and 1951. A total of 842 were built, initially numbered 4658-5499 then renumbered 44658-45499 by BR. Several members of the class survived to the last day of steam on British Railways in 1968, and eighteen are preserved.