LMS 8F

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LMS 8F is a class of British heavy freight steam locomotives widely used during and after World War II for hauling goods trains.


Statements (29)

Predicate Object
instanceOf British steam locomotive
freight locomotive
steam locomotive class
category 2-8-0 locomotives
British Rail steam locomotives
freight steam locomotives
configuration tender locomotive
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
designedFor freight traffic
designer William Stanier
era steam era
gauge standard gauge
introduced 1935
notableFor heavy freight capability
widespread wartime service
operator London, Midland and Scottish Railway
powerType steam
primaryRole goods train haulage
heavy freight
railwayCompany London, Midland and Scottish Railway
railwayNetwork British main line railways
regionOfOperation Great Britain
successorOperator British Rail
surface form: British Railways
trackGauge 1435 mm
UICClassification 1D h2
usedBy British Rail
surface form: British Railways

War Office
surface form: War Department (United Kingdom)
usedDuring World War II
wheelArrangement 2-8-0

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