The London Midland and Scottish Railway’s 8F class 2-8-0 heavy freight locomotive is a class of steam locomotive designed for hauling heavy freight. 852 were built between 1935 and 1946 (not all to LMS order) as a freight version of William Stanier’s successful Black Five and the class saw extensive service overseas during and after the Second World War.
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19.2024
active years end year
1946-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1935-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
builder
London and North Eastern Railway, Brighton railway works, Eastleigh Works, Ministry of Supply, Ashford railway works, Swindon Works, London Midland and Scottish Railway, Railway Executive Committee, Vulcan Foundry, North British Locomotive Company, Beyer Peacock and Company
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