0-6-2T Class E5 LBSCR Profile and Models

0-6-2T Class E5 LBSCR

32585 at Three Bridges Depot in December 1948. ©Ben Brooksbank

The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway E5 Class was a class of 0-6-2T side tank steam locomotive designed by Robert Billinton. They were introduced in 1902 and were a larger version of the E4 Class intended for semi-fast secondary passenger work. Thirty E5 locomotives were built by Brighton Works between November 1902 and November 1904. In addition to more power and a higher top speed, they also had more fuel capacity than the E4 class. The E5s were deemed to be fairly successful and achieved high mileages, but in 1911 four examples were rebuilt with a larger boiler and re-classified E5X. This experiment was not a success and didn't increase performance. All of the class survived the transfer to Southern Railway ownership in 1923 and then into BR usage. However, many of the class were now worn out and the arrival of a large number of new 2-6-4T locomotives in Southern England enabled the withdrawal of the remaining members of the class between 1949 and 1956. No examples have been preserved.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

Brighton Works

Build Dates

1902 to 1904

Total Built

30

Tractive Effort

17,355 lbf
(18,440 lbf - E5X)

Wheel Configuration

0-6-2T

Operated By

London, Brighton & South Coast Railway
Southern Railway
British Railways

Main Duties

Semi-fast Passenger

In Service Until

1956

Surviving Examples

0

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Wills Kits F101 Southern Railway E5 Class 0-6-2T Loco Body Kit Requires assembly Not set F101
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Southern Railway E5 Class 0-6-2T Loco Body Kit Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge Langley B21Langley SR/LBSC E5 Tank Loco Requires assembly Not set B21Langley
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SR/LBSC E5 Tank Loco Awaiting Categorisation