These have been continually modified to match advances in the railway system. Of the more than 800 built, 18 have preserved. Withdrawal of the Black 5 began in 1962 but the older ones were not decommissioned first and many original locomotives survived in service until 1968. The versatility of the Black 5 made it one of the most popular engines among engine crews and shed staff and it ran from before World War II, right through to the closure of the line in 1966. The locomotive was given the 'Mixed Traffic' designation, meaning it could haul all manner of trains, from local freight to regional passengers, and even the Pines Express. The Class 5's nickname 'Black 5' originated from the fact that of 842 locomotives built, 838 were painted black! Most carried a variation of the LMS or British Railways insignia and lining, but the signature black colour scheme survived, with only 4 exceptions.ĭespite their LMS background, the Black 5s operated between Bristol and Bournemouth over the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. The model included in RailWorks was built at Crewe Locomotive Works around 1944/45 and featured the 'Straight Throatplate' or 'Long Firebox' design. Each batch introduced various improvements and modifications. Over a 17-year period, three different workshops and two different builders were used to construct Class 5 engines. It is one of the greatest locomotives ever designed for British Railways well over 800 were built and they remained in use until the last day of steam operation on British Rail in August 1968. Train Sim Spotting at Dumfries on the Western Lines of Scotland Route.īlack 5 4-6-0 Steam Locomotive Information:įuel Capacity: 9t Coal / 400 gal Waterĭesigned by Sir William Stannier, the 'Class 5' locomotive was introduced on the London Midland and Scottish Railway in 1934.
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