These engines are engaged in hauling heavy express passenger trains on Anglo-Scottish services of L.M.S.R.; between Euston and Carlisle, 300 miles, they make longest regular non-stop run in world; cylinders, with cranks 120 deg. apart, are arranged for singleexpansion working using steam at high initial pressure of 250 lb. per sq. in.; fifty of new locomotives are being built by North British Locomotive Co. several of them being already in service.


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    Title :

    The "Royal Scot" class express locomotives L.M.S.R.


    Additional title:

    Ry. Engr


    Published in:

    Railway Engineer ; 49 , n 576


    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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