4-4-2T Class 1 LTSR Profile and Models

The London, Tilbury and Southend Railway 1 class was a class of 4-4-2T suburban tank engines. Thirty-six were built between 1880–1892, by Sharp, Stewart and Company and Nasmyth, Wilson and Company. They were the first locomotives owned by the London, Tilbury and Southend Railway and were the first 4-4-2T locomotives to operate in Britain. They were used on the railway's commuter services between London Fenchurch Street railway station and Upminster, Southend and Tilbury. The class appear to have been entirely satisfactory and most survived in service for fifty years or more. One member of this class was recorded as having hauled a train of 240 tonnes at an average of 82.2 km/h to Southend with water taken during runs. Retirements started in 1929, and by 1936, all had been withdrawn. None were preserved.

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