LMS Route: Nuneaton to Birmingham New Street

LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Tamworth

Saltley Shed: mrsalt66

Ex-LMS 4F No 44604 has been given the experimental flat and high-sided Fowler-type tender (although the experiment was carried out under Stanier). Number 44604 was a surprise to many onlookers as it was built by Derby in September 1940 and given the success of other designs and the 4F's notoriety for hot boxes many thought the design would never be resurrected. Number 44604 was originally given the LMS running number 4504 and lasted in service until withdrawn from Normanton shed in 1964 to be scrapped in February 1964 at Darlington works.

The tender was the first step in the evolution to the standard Stanier tender seen on his range of 4-6-0 designs. Fortunately the design tried above was deemed not successful and the more attractive Stanier design followed, first on a 6'-6"+ 6'-6" axle spacing, giving 3500 gallons capacity, followed by a 7'-6" + 7'6" axle spacing on the familiar 4000 gallon tenders.

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