4-4-2T Class 1 LTSR Profile and Models

4-4-2T Class 1 LTSR

'Tilbury'. Official works photo. January 1880. ©Public Domain

The London, Tilbury and Southend Railway 1 class was a class of 4-4-2T suburban tank engines. Thirty-six were built between 1880–1892, by Sharp, Stewart and Company and Nasmyth, Wilson and Company. They were the first locomotives owned by the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway and were the first 4-4-2T locomotives to operate in Britain. They were used on the railway's commuter services between London Fenchurch Street railway station and Upminster, Southend and Tilbury. The class appear to have been entirely satisfactory and most survived in service for fifty years or more. One member of this class was recorded as having hauled a train of 240 tonnes at an average of 82.2 km/h to Southend with water taken during runs. Retirements started in 1929, and by 1936, all had been withdrawn. None were preserved.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Steam

Builder

Sharp, Stewart & Co
Nasmyth, Wilson & Co

Build Date

1880 to 1892

Total Built

36

Tractive Effort

13,998 lbf

Wheel Configuration

4-4-2T

Operated By

London, Tilbury & Southend Railway
Midland Railway
London, Midland & Scottish Railway

Main Duties

Suburban Passenger

In Service Until

1936

Surviving Examples

0

 

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Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) London Road Models LOCO15 LT&SR No.1 Class 4-4-2T kit Requires assembly Not set LOCO15
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