The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fowler Class 4F is a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for medium freight work. They represent the ultimate development of the Midland Railway 's six-coupled tender engines.

After grouping in 1923, the LMS accepted the Midland 4F 43835 class as the standard freight engine, and 580 more engines were built up to 1940 (making a total of 772 locomotives of both classes).

Jul 14, 2018 · This week we turn to the Midland 3835 / LMS Fowler 4F Classes, 0-6-0 engines designed for freight work. Once looking at the background of both classes, we will then move onto the preserved members and their current status.

Number 3835 was equipped with the type invented by the German engineer Whilhelm Schmidt whilst 3836 had been built with a version of the double-pass superheater developed by the Great Western Railway. Both were incorporated into a new Midland Railway (MR) G7S boiler which was used for the Fowler engines introduced in 1924.

The Midland Railway (MR) 3835 Class is a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotives designed for freight work. The first two were introduced in 1911 by Henry Fowler. After the grouping in 1923, the designs were slightly modified and continued to be built …

The 4F 0-6-0’s hauled all but the heaviest freight trains either solo or double headed. They also were regular workers on excursion passenger trains at weekends. years of steam outlasting many more modern designs. All locomotives are available …

A great replacement for the outdated, ageing Stirling 8fts, the Fowler 4F is fantastic for 5 to even 8 car goods trains. Even on passenger runs, the Fowler 4F is the best choice on long-distance passenger trains in its day, matching the top speed of 60 mph with the 1925 passenger carriages.

Oct 11, 2011 · The London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fowler 4F is a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for medium freight work. They represent the ultimate development of Midland Railway 's six coupled tender engines.

Information: Class 4F locomotives were the most powerful six coupled locomotives of the type built by the Midland Railway and later London Midland Scottish Railway (LMS). Details: Like most successful locomotive designs the Class 4F traces back its heritage through earlier construction; in the case of the 4F its’ immediate predecessor being the 3F.

The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Fowler Class 4F is a class of 0-6-0 steam locomotive designed for medium freight work. They represent the ultimate development of the Midland Railway 's six-coupled tender engines.