LNWR Class F

Specifications
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	2-8-0
• UIC	1′D n4vg
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.	4 ft 8 in (1,420 mm)
Fuel type	Coal
Boiler	5 ft 2 in (1,575 mm) x; 14 ft 6 in (4,420 mm)
Boiler pressure	175 psi (1.21 MPa)
Heating surface	2,180 sq ft (203 m2)
Cylinders	Four, two outside high-pressure, two inside low-pressure
High-pressure cylinder	15 in × 24 in (381 mm × 610 mm)
Low-pressure cylinder	20+1⁄2 in × 24 in (521 mm × 610 mm)
Valve gear	Joy

LNWR Class F
LNWR Class F
	No. 1273 in photographic grey livery without tender
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Steam
Designer	George Whale
Rebuilder	Crewe Works
Rebuild date	1906–08
Number rebuilt	10 from Class B; 2 from Class E
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	2-8-0
• UIC	1′D n4vg
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.	4 ft 8 in (1,420 mm)
Fuel type	Coal
Boiler	5 ft 2 in (1,575 mm) x; 14 ft 6 in (4,420 mm)
Boiler pressure	175 psi (1.21 MPa)
Heating surface	2,180 sq ft (203 m2)
Cylinders	Four, two outside high-pressure, two inside low-pressure
High-pressure cylinder	15 in × 24 in (381 mm × 610 mm)
Low-pressure cylinder	20+1⁄2 in × 24 in (521 mm × 610 mm)
Valve gear	Joy
Operators
Career
Operators	London and North Western Railway, London, Midland and Scottish Railway
Class	F
Power class	LMS: 3F
Number in class	12
Withdrawn	1921–28
Disposition	10 rebuilt to class G1 1921–25;; 2 scrapped 1927–28

The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Class F was a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotives in service between 1906 and 1928.

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