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Stanier Black Five Class 5MT 4-6-0 Heritage & Preserved Steam Locomotive Engines My Archive Steam Photos from the 1960s [Author © Dr Phil Brown PhD (plus 'DocsPics' help from AI these days), railway page updated May 13th 2026]The Stanier 4-6-0 'Black Fives' designed for passenger trains and express freight trains (mixed traffic 5MT rating). Steam locomotive Stanier Black 5 44932 was built at Horwich Works in 1945 as LMS 4932. Trainspot locations * TOPS class links * A history of steam locomotive 45407 My Main Railways Index * Nostalgic Steam Train Photos from the 1960s Email: chem55555@hotmail.com
Stanier Black Five 5MT 4-6-0 steam locomotive SVR Steam Gala September 2024 (photos courtesy of Kentish Bob YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@kentishbob6423 ) Overview: LMS BR44932Class & Type: LMS Stanier Class 5MT
“Black Five” Technical Specifications of 44932
Heritage & Operational History of 44932LMS & BR Service (1945–1968)
Preservation Era
Liveries & Numbering of 44932
Loco Number: LMS 4932 → BR 44932
Technical detail specifications of locomotive 44932: Boiler pressure of 44932: 225 lbf/sq.in., Weight of 44932: loco 72.1 tons, tender 53.7 tons, Wheel diameter of 44932: 3' 3½'', 6' 0", Valve gear of 44932: Walschaerts piston valves, Cylinders (diameter x stroke) of 44932: 18½" x 28" (O), Tractive effort of 44932: 25450 lbf., BR Power classification of 44932: Class 5MT
The only photograph I have of Stanier Black Five 44932 is it being 'sandwiched" between diesels 33207 and 47580 through Stratford Station from Ilford EMUD to Southall WCRC (Feb 18th 2014). Black Five 44932 makes me nostalgic for the 1950s and 1960s! A history of Stanier Black Five steam locomotive 44932 Stanier Black Five 44932 is one
of the most historically significant and hard‑working survivors of the
entire Black Five class — the only example built at Horwich
Works to survive, and today a mainline‑certified locomotive with an
exceptionally active preservation career. Identity and Significance of steam locomotive 4493244932 (originally LMS 4932) is a Stanier Class 5MT “Black Five” 4‑6‑0, built in September 1945 at Horwich Works — the only preserved member of the class built there. It is one of 18 surviving Black Fives and remains mainline certified, owned by David Smith and based at Carnforth. Construction and LMS/BR Service of steam locomotive 44932 (1945–1968)Build Details
Allocations44932 had a varied and geographically wide‑ranging BR career, with allocations including:
Withdrawal
Notably, 44932 did not go to Barry Scrapyard — it passed directly into preservation, making it one of the relatively few Black Fives to avoid the scrapyard years. Preservation and Early Overhauls of steam locomotive 44932 (1968–2008)Early Preservation
Early Liveries
Early Mainline WorkAfter the lifting of the steam ban in 1972, 44932 was used on early Carnforth‑based mainline operations:
Move to Midland Railway – ButterleyFollowing the closure of Steamtown as a public museum, 44932 moved to the Midland Railway Centre (Butterley) for a full overhaul. Modern Preservation Era of steam locomotive 44932 (2008–present)Acquisition by David Smith
Return to Traffic
Overhauls and Recent Work
Return to Railtours
Current Status
Technical Specifications(From Horwich‑built Black Five data)
Liveries and Numbering of steam locomotive 44932
⭐ What Makes 44932 Unique?✔ Only surviving Horwich‑built Black FiveA unique representative of its sub‑batch. ✔ Never went to BarryA rare direct‑from‑BR preservation case. ✔ Long, active mainline careerRegularly used on:
✔ Distinctive preservation liveriesCurrently the only Black Five carrying BR lined black with full “British Railways” lettering. Summary of steam locomotive 4493244932 is one of the most important and active Black Fives in preservation:
Its combination of historical significance and modern operational prominence makes it one of the standout mixed‑traffic locomotives in Britain today.
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A very grubby 'Black Five' steam locomotive, but still working in 1966 !!!
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The railway trip from steam locomotive 44932 involves seeing or travelling behind a 'real' steam locomotive in action and there is nothing like the sight and sounds of a steam train to invoke feelings of nostalgia in some of us to steam locomotive 44932 even more luxury by having a special trip out on a steam dining train! 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The railway trip involves seeing or travelling behind a 'real' steam locomotive or heritage diesel in action on a special trip from steam locomotive 44932 Booking Eurostar Continental Rail Travel Tour Tickets Stuttgart Brussels Eurostar Brussels from steam locomotive 44932 by TGV to Ebbsfleet International, Ashford International Stratford International, St Pancras International Paris Gare du Nord Paris Gare de Lyon Paris Gare de L'est Paris Gare Montparnasse by Eurostar from steam locomotive 44932 London to Paris, Eurostar London - Brussels Eurostar London to Lille deals bargain city breaks steam locomotive 44932 Great Railway Journey holidays in Italy, Spain and France by TGV booking from steam locomotive 44932 See also BR 44767 GEORGE STEPHENSON Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 44806 Steam Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 44871 SOVEREIGN Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45000 LMS 5000 Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45110 RAF BIGGIN HILL Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45212 ROY 'CORKY' BROWN Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45231 THE SHERWOOD FORESTER Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45305 Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45407 Locomotive THE LANCASHIRE FUSILIER LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45428 ERIC TREACY Locomotive LMS/BR Stanier Black Five BR 45491 Locomotive LMS 5491 Stanier Black Five Good 'TRAINSPOTS' - trainspotting and photographic locations Barnetby Station, North Lincolnshire * Carlisle Station * Clapham Junction Station, London * Colton Junction, south of York * Coventry * Crewe Station * Doncaster Station, South Yorkshire * Grantham * Hellifield station - Carlisle to Settle line * Lancaster station * Leicester station * Newcastle Station * Northallerton Station * Nuneaton Station * Peterborough * Sheffield Station * Stratford Station, East London * Tamworth * Warrington Bank Quay station * Wigan North Western - WCML * York Station See other TOPS classes of diesels and electrics * Class 01 * Class 02 * Class 03 * Class 04 * Class 08 * Class 09 * Class 10 * Class 11 * Class 14 * Class 20 * Class 24 * Class 25 * Class 26 * Class 27 * Class 31 * Class 33 * Class 35 * Class 37 * Class 40 * Class 43 * Class 44 * Class 45 * Class 47 * Class 50 * Class 52 * Class 55 * Class 56 * Class 57 * Class 58 * Class 60 * Class 66 * Class 67 * Class 68 * Class 70 * Class 71 * Class 73 * Class 76 * Class 77 * Class 84 * Class 86 * Class 87 * Class 88 * Class 90 * Class 91 * Class 92 * Derby Lightweight * Class 101 * Class 108 * Class 114 * Class 117 * Class 120 * Class 121 * Class 122 * Class 127 * Class 141 * Class 142 * Class 144 * Class 150 * Class 153 * Class 155 * Class 156 * Class 158 * Class 159 * Class 165 * Class 166 * Class 170 * Class 172 * Class 175 * Class 180 * Class 185 * Class 195 * Class 196 * Class 197 * Class 220 * Class 221 * Class 222 * Class 252 * Class 313 * Class 315 * Class 317 * Class 319 * Class 320 * Class 321 * Class 322 * Class 323 * Class 325 * Class 331 * Class 332 * Class 333 * Class 334 * Class 350 * Class 357 * Class 360 * Class 365 * Class 373 * Class 375 * Class 376 * Class 377 * Class 378 * Class 379 * Class 380 * Class 387 * Class 390 * Class 395 * Class 414 * Class 423 * Class 442 * Class 444 * Class 450 * Class 455 * Class 458 * Class 460 * Class 465 * Class 466 * Class 489 * Class 507/508 * Class 700 * Class 730 * Class 755 * Class 800 * Class 801 * Class 802 * Class 803 * Class 805 * Class 3000 * |
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