0-6-2T Class E5 LBSCR Profile and Models

The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway E5 Class was a class of 0-6-2T side tank steam locomotive designed by Robert Billinton. They were introduced in 1902 and were a larger version of the E4 Class intended for semi-fast secondary passenger work. Thirty E5 locomotives were built by Brighton Works between November 1902 and November 1904. In addition to more power and a higher top speed, they also had more fuel capacity than the E4 class. The E5s were deemed to be fairly successful and achieved high mileages, but in 1911 four examples were rebuilt with a larger boiler and re-classified E5X. This experiment was not a success and didn't increase performance. All of the class survived the transfer to Southern Railway ownership in 1923 and then into BR usage. However, many of the class were now worn out and the arrival of a large number of new 2-6-4T locomotives in Southern England enabled the withdrawal of the remaining members of the class between 1949 and 1956. No examples have been preserved.

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