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British Railway Steam Locomotive
Please read this statement on the accuracy of the data shown below| Number | 52494 |
| 2nd Grouping Number | |
| 1st Grouping Number | lms 12494 |
| 2nd Pre Grouping Number | |
| 1st Pre Grouping Number | cr 1 |
| Works/Lot Number | 20073 |
| Class Code | 3F-G |
| Designer | Pettigrew |
| Built | c1913 |
| Builder | North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow |
| 1948 Shed | 12E Moor Row |
| Last Shed | 11B Barrow |
| Withdrawn | 31/05/1956 |
| Disposal details | Horwich Works (B.R.) |
| Disposal | |
| Disposal Date | 31/05/1956 |
Built 1913-20. Designed by Pettigrew.
Total Number Built 19 - Total to BR 6.
Introduced 1913. Pettigrew Furness Railway design.
(a) Rebuilt with Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway boiler.
Number Series 52494-52510 (with gaps - see Locomotive Numbers below).
Built at ??? Works.
There were six survivors at nationalisation of which three were still running in until 1957.
All six were shedded in Wesy Cumberland at Moor Row and Workington sheds.
The first loco withdrawn was ??? in ??? from ??? shed.
The last loco withdrawn was ??? in ??? from ??? shed.
None are preserved.
Motive Power Details
Weight: Loco 42 tons 13 cwtDriving Wheel: 4' 7?"
Boil Press: 170lb/sq in NS ; 180lb/sq in NS (a)
Cylinders: Two 18" x 26" (inside)
Valve Gear: Joy (slide valves)
TE: 21,935 lb ; 23,225 lb (a)
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