LNWR George the Fifth Class

LNWR George the Fifth Class
No. 2663 George the Fifth in photographic grey livery
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerCharles Bowen-Cooke
BuilderCrewe Works
Serial number4970–5029, 5118–5137, 5237–5246
Build date1910–1915
Total produced90 (80 new, 10 rebuilt from Queen Mary class)
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-4-0
 • UIC2′B h2
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
Leading dia.3 ft 3 in (0.991 m)
Driver dia.6 ft 9 in (2.057 m)
Loco weight59.85 long tons (60.81 t)
Boiler pressure180 psi (1.24 MPa)
Heating surface1,849 sq ft (171.8 m2)
SuperheaterSchmidt
CylindersTwo
Cylinder size20 in × 26 in (508 mm × 660 mm) or
20+12 in × 26 in (521 mm × 660 mm)
Valve gearJoy
Performance figures
Tractive effort20,640 lbf (91.8 kN)
Career
Operators
Power classLMS: 3P
Number in class1 January 1923: 90,
1 January 1948: 3
Withdrawn1935–1948
DispositionAll original locomotives scrapped; one new-build under construction

The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) George the Fifth Class was a class of 4-4-0 passenger steam locomotive.