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.
The "Royal Scot" class express locomotives L.M.S.R.
Ry. Engr
Railway Engineer ; 49 , n 576
1928
6 pages
6 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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