2-6-2T Class 3P Stanier LMS Profile and Models

The Stanier Class 3P 2-6-2T was a class of London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) steam locomotive. They were designed by William Stanier based on the earlier LMS Fowler 2-6-2T. A taper-boiler versions of Henry Fowler's 1930 design, the general dimensions were the same with some improvements. They were under-boilered and although improved they were always considered to be indifferent performers. They were to be found on various duties – stopping train, suburban passenger routes, branch line, empty stock and banking. They are generally considered to be the least successful of Stanier's standard designs. The class was withdrawn between November 1959 and December 1962, with the last of the large boiler variant (40148) having been withdrawn in September 1962. None were preserved.

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