4-4-0 Class T9 LSWR Profile and Models
30120 at Corfe Castle in October 2019. ©Hugh Llewelyn
The London and South Western Railway T9 class was a class of 66 4-4-0 steam locomotive designed for express passenger work by Dugald Drummond and introduced to services on the LSWR in 1899. One example has been preserved after British Railways ownership. The design spawned from the relative failure of Drummond's C8 class of 1898, utilising many lessons learned from this design. A larger boiler was implemented, and such confidence was placed in Drummond's design that an order of 50 locomotives was placed straight off the drawing board. Large fireboxes and Stephenson link valve gear ensured a free-steaming locomotive.They were given the nickname of "Greyhounds" due to their speed, up to 85 miles per hour (137 km/h), and reliability. Intended for express passenger work in South-West England, 66 were eventually built and saw several improvements throughout their service careers. The class operated until 1963 when the last example, No 30120, was withdrawn. 30120 was preserved by the National Railway Museum and is currently on loan to the Swanage Railway. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
Builder |
Nine Elms Works Dübs & Co |
Build Dates |
1899 to 1901 |
Total Built |
66 |
Tractive Effort |
17,670 lbf |
Top Speed |
85mph |
Wheel Configuration |
4-4-0 |
Operated By |
London & South Western Railway Southern Railway British Railways |
Main Duties |
Express Passenger Services |
In Service Until |
1963 |
Surviving Examples |
1 |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Amer Collection | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
GBL20 View |
Class T9 4-4-0 117 in LSWR green - static model - not motorised | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Jidenco | Requires assembly | Not set |
T9J View |
LSWR/SR/BR Drummond Class T9 4-4-0 Steam locomotive kit | Unpainted | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Keyser (K's) | Requires assembly | Not set |
L19 View |
Drummond T9 4-4-0 - Narrow Cab/splashers, Steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt (unknown brand) | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
KB582 View |
Class T9 4-4-0 314 in Southern Green | SR malachite green | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt (unknown brand) | RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
KB705 View |
Class T9 4-4-0 337 in SR Maunsell Green | SR olive green | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Martin Finney | Requires assembly | Not set |
L19M View |
Drummond T9 4-4-0 - Narrow Cab/splashers, Steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation | |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Martin Finney | Requires assembly | Not set |
L20M View |
Drummond T9 4-4-0 - Wide Cab/splashers Steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation |