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| − | 45699 | + | |image = 45699_20131109.jpg |
| + | |caption = LMS 45699 Galatea in November 2013 | ||
| + | |construc = Crewe | ||
| + | |wheels = 4-6-0 | ||
| + | |status = Operational, main line registered | ||
| + | |locono = 45699 | ||
| + | |othernos = 5699 | ||
| + | |designed = Sir William Stanier, FRS | ||
| + | |locotype = '''Jubilee''' | ||
| + | |built = 1936 | ||
| + | |years1 = 1964 | ||
| + | |events1 = Withdrawn | ||
| + | |years2 = 1980 | ||
| + | |events2 = Bought for spares | ||
| + | |years3 = 1983 | ||
| + | |events3 = Purchased by SVR(H) | ||
| + | |years4 = 1987 | ||
| + | |events4 = Moved to SVR | ||
| + | |years5 = 1994 | ||
| + | |events5 = Sold by SVR(H) | ||
| + | |length = 64ft 8¾" | ||
| + | |weight = 79t 11cwt | ||
| + | |power = 26,610 lb | ||
| + | |pressure = 225 lb/sq in | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | 45699 Galatea is a sister engine of former resident [[LMS Stanier Jubilee 45690 Leander | 45690 Leander]]. | + | 45699 Galatea was owned by the SVR between 1983 and 1994, arriving on the Railway in 1987. The locomotive remained in ex-[[Barry Scrapyard|Barry]] condition throughout the SVR’s ownership. 45699 Galatea is a sister engine of former resident [[LMS Stanier Jubilee 45690 Leander | 45690 Leander]]. {{As of|2018}} she is owned by the Beet family, and operated on the main line by West Coast Railways. |
| − | + | ==45699 in service== | |
| + | 5699 was built at Crewe in April 1936, and later renumbered 45699 by BR following nationalisation. In August 1953 Galatea was derailed and overturned whilst hauling a passenger train at Wilnecote<ref>[http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/MoT_Wilnecote1953.pdf MOT accident report] Retrieved 3 March 2015.</ref>. The locomotive was repaired and continued in service until being withdrawn by BR in 1964. | ||
| − | + | ==45699 in preservation== | |
| + | She was purchased in 1980 by Leander Locomotive Limited as a source of spare parts for her sister engine. Both were purchased by [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] in November 1983 as part of the deal to acquire Leander. At that time Galatea was stored at Carnforth in ex-Barry condition, but in April 1987 space was no longer available at Carnforth and Galatea was moved to the SVR, still being regarded as no more than a source of parts. | ||
| − | + | In winter of 1994 the SVR(H) Board announced the sale of 45690 Leander and 45699 Galatea to the family of Dr. Peter Beet. | |
| − | SVR | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
[[Former Residents]]<br> | [[Former Residents]]<br> | ||
[[LMS Stanier Jubilee 45690 Leander | 45690 Leander]] | [[LMS Stanier Jubilee 45690 Leander | 45690 Leander]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | SVR News<br> | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LMS_Jubilee_Class_5699_Galatea LMS Jubilee Class 5699 Galatea on Wikipedia]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, 28 July 2018
| LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway StanierWilliam Stanier, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1932-1944 Jubilee 45699 Galatea | |
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 LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway 45699 Galatea in November 2013 | |
| Built By | Crewe |
| Configuration | 4-6-0 |
| Status | Operational, main line registered |
| Loco Number | 45699 |
| Other Numbers | 5699 |
| History | |
| Built | 1936 |
| Designed By | Sir William StanierWilliam Stanier, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1932-1944, FRS |
| Type | Jubilee |
| 1964 | Withdrawn |
| 1980 | Bought for spares |
| 1983 | Purchased by SVRSevern Valley Railway(H) |
| 1987 | Moved to SVRSevern Valley Railway |
| 1994 | Sold by SVRSevern Valley Railway(H) |
| Technical | |
| Length | 64ft 8¾" |
| Weight | 79t 11cwt |
| Tractive effort | 26,610 lb |
| Pressure | 225 lb/sq in |
45699 Galatea was owned by the SVRSevern Valley Railway between 1983 and 1994, arriving on the Railway in 1987. The locomotive remained in ex-Barry condition throughout the SVRSevern Valley Railway’s ownership. 45699 Galatea is a sister engine of former resident 45690 Leander. As of 2018[update] she is owned by the Beet family, and operated on the main line by West Coast Railways.
45699 in service
5699 was built at Crewe in April 1936, and later renumbered 45699 by BRBritish Rail or British Railways following nationalisation. In August 1953 Galatea was derailed and overturned whilst hauling a passenger train at Wilnecote[1]. The locomotive was repaired and continued in service until being withdrawn by BRBritish Rail or British Railways in 1964.
45699 in preservation
She was purchased in 1980 by Leander Locomotive Limited as a source of spare parts for her sister engine. Both were purchased by SVR(H) in November 1983 as part of the deal to acquire Leander. At that time Galatea was stored at Carnforth in ex-BarryWoodham Brothers Scrapyard, Barry, South Wales. The source of many locomotives now in preservation. condition, but in April 1987 space was no longer available at Carnforth and Galatea was moved to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, still being regarded as no more than a source of parts.
In winter of 1994 the SVRSevern Valley Railway(H) Board announced the sale of 45690 Leander and 45699 Galatea to the family of Dr. Peter Beet.
See also
Former Residents
45690 Leander
References
SVRSevern Valley Railway News
- ↑ MOT accident report Retrieved 3 March 2015.
Links
[LMS Jubilee Class 5699 Galatea on Wikipedia]
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