0-6-0 Class 4F MR/LMS Profile and Models
44422 at Rawtenstall in October 2006. ©Andrew Riley
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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 Midland Railway's six coupled tender engines. Many trainspotters knew them as "Duck Sixes", a nickname derived from their wheel arrangement. The 4F was based on the 197-strong Midland Railway 3835 Class of 1911, with only a few modifications, primarily the adoption of left-hand drive instead of right-hand drive. They originally had been designed by Henry Fowler, who from 1925 became CME of the LMS. Three LMS-built 4Fs survive, with the first-built LMS 4F, No. (4)4027, being part of the National Collection. In addition, one Midland 4F, No. (4)3924 has also survived. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Steam |
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Builder |
LMS Derby Works |
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Build Date |
1924 to 1941 |
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Total Built |
575 |
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Tractive Effort |
24,555 lbf |
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Wheel Configuration |
0-6-0 |
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Operated By |
Midland Railway London, Midland & Scottish Railway British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Freight |
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In Service Until |
1966 |
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Surviving Examples |
3 |
MR - Midland Railway
SDJR - Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway
LMS black
BR black with early emblem
BR black with late crest
LMS crimson lake
BR black with British Railways lettering
Unpainted
Uncategorised
(Fictitious) Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Brassmasters |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
L107 View |
MR/LMS 4F 0-6-0 Steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | South Eastern Finecast |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
F159SEF View |
Fowler class 4F kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Wills Kits |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
F122 View |
LMS 4F Fowler goods steam locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
L110150 View |
Class 4F 0-6-0 4547 in Black (Battery driven - ex-set) | LMS black |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Lima |
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Not set | DCC compatible but no socket |
L216533 View |
Class 4F 0-6-0 4547 in LMS black | LMS black |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | DCC compatible but no socket |
L216534 View |
Class 4F 0-6-0 4683 in LMS crimson lake | LMS crimson lake |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | Lima |
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Not set | Not set |
L6533 View |
Class 4F 0-6-0 4587 in LMS black | LMS black |
| HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
L201701 View |
Class 4F 0-6-0 4547 in LMS Black | LMS black |
| HO Gauge (1:87 Scale) | Lima |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
L201702 View |
Class 4F 0-6-0 4683 in LMS Lined Crimson | Awaiting Categorisation |