LMS 4P Class

The LMS 4P Class was a series of 2-6-4T steam locomotives that were built for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway by Derby Works.
Most of the class were used on longer-distance commuter trains from stations in London, Manchester and other large towns. A number were allocated to Tebay Motive Power Depot and were used to bank heavy passenger and goods trains up the steep incline to Shap on the LMS West Coast Main Line. Some operated on the long trip from Shrewsbury to Swansea (Victoria). The last two surviving locos were withdrawn from service in 1966. 42389 was hauling the Tring to Euston commuter train that was hit in the rear at Harrow & Wealdstone on 8 October 1952 by a Perth to Euston express. 112 people died in the accident. 42389 was undamaged.
Despite coupled wheels of only 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) diameter the class was sometimes noted as achieving over 80 miles per hour (130 km/h) on outer suburban services to and from Euston.
None have been preserved.
== Gallery ==
File:LMS 4P Class No. 42385.jpeg
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