45337 entered service as 5337 in 1937 following being built at Armstrong Whitworth at Newcastle-on-Tyne at a cost to the LMS of £6,244. It was later numbered 45337 following nationalisation of the railways and the formation of British Railways in 1948.

since being rescued 36 years ago, this project is to see her restored, once more back to her original identity as lms 5337. Thank you for taking the time to view our website.

This locomotive was built in 1937 for the London Midland and Scottish railway company (LMS), as a Mixed Traffic Class 5 loco. In the early days of the introduction of this class, it is understood that they were known as “Black Stanier’s”.

NS 5337 with the new updated OLS logo. A recently repainted former Conrail GP38-2 is working the west end of Oakwood Yard.

The Stanier 4-6-0 'Black Fives' designed for passenger trains and express freight trains (mixed traffic 5MT rating). A Black Five in coal freight train action in 1967 near Wigan in the last days of steam! A very grubby 'Black Five' steam locomotive, but still working in 1966 !!!

Oct 11, 2024 · With spare steam lifting its safety valves, 1932 built Stanier LMS Class 5MT 'Black 5' 4-6-0 45337 pulls away from Berwyn Station on the Llangollen Railway w...

The ex LMS Black Five No. 45337 has now left the Llangollen Railway and has been relocated to its long-time home the East Lancashire Railway at Bury in Lancashire for overhaul.

London Midland Scottish including locomotives built before 1927 which were taken into LMS stock. Loading...

Delivered to LMS Wolverton Works as a road vehicle. Rebuilt for rail use mid 50’s by BR. Ex BR Wolverton Carriage Works. Click Photographers Website to see more of his pictures (new window).