Steam Train Post 21: LMS Black Five
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LMS Black Five |
As we continued on the history train journey, we arrived at our 21st stop. With this train trip, we leave Austin Motor Company's Longbridge Works and head on over to the London, Midland & Scottish Railway to see their Black Five Steam Locomotive.
London, Midland & Scottish Black Five
Railroad/Basic: London, Midland & Scottish/Black Five
Engine: Tender Engine
Designer: William Stanier
Builder: LMS Crewe, Derby & Horwich Works along with Vulcan Foundry & Armstrong Whitmore
Built (Year): 1934-1951
LMS Crewe Works => 241 Locomotives
LMS Derby Works => 54 Locomotives
LMS Horwich Works => 120 Locomotives
Vulcan Foundry => 100 Locomotives
Armstrong Whitmore => 327 Locomotives
Total: 842 were built
Withdrawn: 1961-1968
824 were scrapped
Number of Wheels: 6 wheels
Configuration: 4-6-0
Top Speed: 32-90 mph/51-144 kph
Preserved:
Real Life: 18 locomotives
Fictional 1 locomotive
Note: Henry belongs to Mattel (Thomas and Friends tv Show)