LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 No. 44806 is a preserved British steam locomotive. It was built at Derby in 1944.

4806 was built in 1944 at Derby and later renumbered 44806 by BR following nationalisation in 1948. LMS and BR motive power depot allocations.

Apr 9, 2025 · No. 44806 was built at Derby in 1944. The locomotive was based at many sheds on the Midland route, most notable at Lostock Hall (10D) until it was withdrawn in 1968.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has sold ex LMS Black Five No. 44806 to locomotive owner and long-time benefactor to the line Peter Best to secure the locomotive’s future at the Moors line.

The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Stanier Class 5 4-6-0, commonly known as the Black Five, is a class of 4-6-0 steam locomotives. It was introduced by William Stanier and built between 1934 and 1951.

Dec 29, 2024 · The boiler of ex LMS Black Five No. 44806 is on its way back to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to be returned to the mainframes of the locomotive having had its overhaul been completed at Riley & Sons Engineering in Bury.

Stanier Black 5 5MT steam locomotive 44806 was based on the Llangollen Railway, but now has been purchased by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. In its working life loco 44806 operated from Toton depot, Leicester depot, Nottingham depot, Kentish Town depot, Burton depot, Speke Junction depot and Lostock Hall depot - hence the 10D shed plate.

Santa Special at NYMR hauled by LMS Black 5 44806 and Class 25 D7628, filmed at Grosmont and Goathland 23rd December 2023 ...more

LMS Stanier class 5MT 4-6-0 4806 is a preserved British steam locomotive. It was built at Derby in 1944. In 1948, nationalisation under British Railways changed her number to 44806, as previously LMS engines gained a 4 as a distinguishing prefix.

Feb 18, 2021 · 44806, also known as Magpie, is currently undergoing a 10-year restoration. The boiler is currently away undergoing work at Riley & Sons in Bury, and whilst that is away, Andrew Jeffery and his team are currently working on the chassis, with the first part of the bogie overhaul completed as well as repairing the axle boxes.