4-4-2 Class H1 Atlantic LBSCR Profile and Models

4-4-2 Class H1 Atlantic LBSCR

No. 38 'Portland Bill'. Offical works photograph. ©Public Domain

The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway H1 class was a class of 4-4-2 steam locomotives for express passenger work. They were designed by D. E. Marsh and were built by Messrs Kitson & Co. in 1905 and 1906. The class soon proved to be successful working the London to Brighton express trains including the heavily loaded Pullman services the "Brighton Limited", and The Southern Belle, which the LB&SCR described as "the most luxurious train in the World". In May 1920 L. B. Billinton wished to install the Schmidt superheater to improve the efficiency of the class, but was refused permission to do so by the Brighton Locomotive Committee. This modification was however carried out by Richard Maunsell of the Southern Railway during 1925–1926. During 1925 and 1926 the H1 class were gradually replaced on the London-Brighton express trains by the "King Arthur" and "River" classes, but there was still plenty of work for them on other express services. All were withdrawn and scrapped by the end of 1951.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

Kitson & Co

Build Date

1905 to 1906

Total Built

5

Tractive Effort

19,028 lbf

Wheel Configuration

4-4-2

Operated By

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway
Southern Railway
British Railways

Main Duties

Express Passenger

In Service Until

1951

Surviving Examples

0

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) DJH Model Railway Kits No image available Requires assembly Not set K105
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SR/BR/L.B.S.C.R Nos. 37-41 H1 Class 4-4-2 GÇÿBrighton AtlanticGÇÖ 3500g tender Awaiting Categorisation