London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) Jubilee Class 5596 (BR number 45596) Bahamas is a preserved British steam locomotive. It is named after The Bahamas.
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LMS 5596 Bahamas |
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45596 Bahamas on the Settle-Carlisle Line in 2019 |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 4-6-0 |
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• UIC | 2′C h3 |
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Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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Leading dia. | 3 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.003 m) |
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Driver dia. | 6 ft 9 in (2.057 m) |
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Length | 64 ft 8+3⁄4 in (19.73 m) |
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Loco weight | 79.55 long tons (89.10 short tons; 80.83 t) |
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Tender weight | 54.65 long tons (61.21 short tons; 55.53 t) |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Fuel capacity | 9.0 long tons (10.1 short tons; 9.1 t) |
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Water cap. | 4,000 imp gal (18,000 L; 4,800 US gal) |
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Firebox: | |
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• Grate area | 29+1⁄2 or 31 sq ft (2.74 or 2.88 m2) |
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Boiler | LMS type 3A |
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Boiler pressure | 225 psi (1.55 MPa) |
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Heating surface: | |
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• Firebox | 162 or 181 sq ft (15.1 or 16.8 m2) |
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• Tubes and flues | 1,372 to 1,470 sq ft (127.5 to 136.6 m2) |
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Superheater:
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• Heating area | 228 to 331 sq ft (21.2 to 30.8 m2) |
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Cylinders | Three |
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Cylinder size | 17 in × 26 in (432 mm × 660 mm) |
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Valve gear | Walschaerts |
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Valve type | Piston valves |
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Axle load class | BR: Route Availability 8 |
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Withdrawn | Jul 1966 |
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Disposition | Operational, Mainline Certified |
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The locomotive was built as a standard Jubilee Class in 1935 by the North British Locomotive Company for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS). In May 1961, under the ownership of British Railways, Bahamas was the recipient of several experimental modifications aimed at improving the steam engine. In July 1966, Bahamas was withdrawn from traffic. A preservation society was founded and raised the money to purchase it from British Rail to prevent it from being scrapped. After repairs by the Hunslet Engine Company in Leeds Bahamas was transported to Dinting Railway Museum, near Glossop, Derbyshire.
After British Rail's ban on steam locomotives ended, Bahamas was permitted to run on the national rail network. In October 1972, Bahamas hauled its first excursion special, proving there was public demand. A year later, it was removed from service when its boiler certificate expired. In 1988, it returned to steam after overhaul. It was withdrawn from mainline use after its ticket expired. Between 1997 and 2013, Bahamas alternated between public displays and storage. Another overhaul began during 2013 and the locomotive returned to mainline operations in early 2019.