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London & North Western Improved Precedent class
London, Midland & Scottish class 1P or 5004
Great Britain | 1887 | 158 produced
No. 955 “Charles Dickens”
No. 955 “Charles Dickens”
Tony Hisgett
General
Built1887-1901
ManufacturerCrewe
Axle config2-4-0 (Porter) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Service weight73,360 lbs
Adhesive weight50,400 lbs
Total weight129,360 lbs
Axle load25,760 lbs
Water capacity2,162 us gal
Fuel capacitycoal
Boiler
Grate area17 sq ft
Firebox area103.5 sq ft
Tube heating area980.5 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,084 sq ft
Total heating area1,084 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter78 in
Boiler pressure150 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 17 x 24 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Starting effort11,338 lbf
Calculated Values
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last changed: 09 2023
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