LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 5000

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 number 5000 is a preserved British steam locomotive. It is part of the National Railway Collection.

LMS 5000
No. 5000 in 1982
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerWilliam Stanier
BuilderLMS Crewe Works
Build dateMarch 1935
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte4-6-0
  UIC2′C h2
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Leading dia.3 ft 3+12 in (1.003 m)
Coupled dia.6 ft 0 in (1.829 m)
Length:
  Over beams63 ft 8 in (19.41 m)
Width8 ft 8 in (2.64 m)
Height12 ft 10+12 in (3.92 m)
Fuel capacity9 long tons (9.1 t; 10 short tons)
Water cap.4,000 imp gal (18,000 L; 4,800 US gal)
Firebox:
  TypeBelpaire
  Grate area27+34 sq ft (2.58 m2)
Boiler:
  ModelLMS type 3B
  TypeDomeless
Boiler pressure225 lbf/in2 (1.55 MPa)
Safety valvePop
Heating surface:
  Firebox156 sq ft (14.5 m2)
  Tubes and flues1,426 sq ft (132.5 m2)
Superheater:
  Heating area228 sq ft (21.2 m2)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size18+12 in × 28 in (470 mm × 711 mm)
Valve gearWalschaerts
Valve typePiston valves
Loco brakeVacuum
Safety systemsAWS, TPWS, OTMR, GSMR
Performance figures
Maximum speed25 mph - (heritage railways) 45 mph - (mainline, tender first) 60 mph - (mainline, chimney first)
Tractive effort25,455 lbf (113.23 kN)
Career
OperatorsLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway
British Railways
ClassClass 5
Power class
  • LMS: 5P5F
  • BR: 5MT
Numbers5000 (LMS)
45000 (BR)
WithdrawnOctober 1967
DispositionPreserved at the National Railway Museum
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