Hornby R3083

London, Midland & Scottish Railway Stanier Class 8F 45161 Turkish State Railways Black

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Class & Prototype

The LMS Stanier Class 8F was Britain's most successful freight locomotive design, with 852 examples built between 1935-1946. Designed by Sir William Stanier to replace the LMS's inadequate freight fleet, these robust 2-8-0 locomotives featured 18½" x 28" cylinders, 225 psi boiler pressure, and 32,440 lbf tractive effort. Selected as Britain's standard WW2 freight locomotive, 8Fs served globally in Egypt, Iran, Turkey, and Palestine, with many remaining overseas permanently. On home metals, they handled 1,000-ton coal trains until steam's end in 1968. Eight locomotives survive in preservation, while modern models from Hornby and upcoming Bachmann releases ensure continued appeal for railway modellers seeking authentic British freight operations.

No prototype found.

Operator & Livery