The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Stanier Class 8F is a class of steam locomotives designed for hauling heavy freight. 852 were built between 1935 and 1946 (not all to LMS order), as a freight version of William Stanier 's successful Black Five, and the class saw extensive service overseas during and after the Second World War.

The 8F were shipped partially broken down, in 23 crates. The biggest component was the assembled frame and cylinders weighting 25T. The ships went by way of the Cape and the Suez Canal and were unloaded at Port Said. This coincided with the …

The TCDD (Turkish Republic Railways) 45151 Class is a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotives which were acquired from the British War Department to the LMS Stanier Class 8F design. They had a maximum speed of 43 miles per hour (70 km/h), much like their British counterparts.

Turkey. Around March 1940, the British Government took the decision to send 25 8F to Turkey for the following reasons: The engines were a partial replacement for a pre war contract for locomotives, 2-10-0 of the 1E type that could no longer be supplied by the British industry under the original price and conditions.

3 天之前 · This paper provides information on the War Department (WD) Stanier 8F Heavy Goods Engines that were despatched to Turkey for use by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD).

6 天之前 · A new original Stanier style Smoke box door complete with door surround and all furniture is now in stock and ready to fit. The locomotive tyres have been measured and all will take a turn but this will have to wait until the locomotive overhaul proper gets underway! Work carried out so far on the Tender:-

2023年9月16日 · Former Turkish Railways 8F No. 8274 has been withdrawn from service at the Great Central Railway Nottingham due to cracks in the firebox. The loco has now been put in storage at Ruddington till such time it can be overhauled. The location needs to be changed as 8F 8274 is at the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).

In 1989, TCCD 45160 was the subject of a preservation attempt and was successfully repatriated to the UK by the Churchill 8F Locomotive Company, of which Andrew Goodman (Moveright International MD) played a major role. Since its repartiation, the locomotive has undergone an extensive restoration project and was returned to steam in 2010

Around March 1940, the British Government took the decision to send 25 8F to Turkey for the following reasons: The engines were a partial replacement for a pre war contract for locomotives, 2-10-0 of the 1E type that could no longer be supplied by the British industry under the original price and conditions.

Around March 1940, the British Government took the decision to send 25 8F to Turkey. These became the TCDD Class 45151. Delivery. The 8F were shipped partially broken down, in 23 crates. The biggest component was the assembled frame and cylinders weighting 25T. The ships went by way of the Cape and the Suez Canal and were unloaded at Port Said.