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The Metropolitan Railway F class was a class of 0-6-2T side tank steam locomotive. They were based on the earlier E Class. Four locomotives, numbered 90 to 93 were built by Yorkshire Engine Company in 1901. They were later numbered L49 to L52.[1]

This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (December 2014)

Metropolitan Railway F Class
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Yorkshire Engine Company Build date 1901
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-2T Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Fuel type Coal
Career Operators Metropolitan Railway Retired 1957–1964 Disposition All scrapped

Service

The F Class were intended to work freight trains over the Metropolitan Railway mainline.

Withdrawal

All remained with London Transport until they were withdrawn and scrapped between 1957 and 1962.[1]

References

External links

• http://www.railwayarchive.org.uk/stories/pages.php?enum=LE130&pnum=14&maxp=18
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