45110, LMS Stanier Black Five (Severn Valley Railway)
Vulcan Foundry, 1935, a preserved LMS Stanier Black Five locomotive built in 1934. Withdrawn from British Railways service in 1968. Acquired for preservation in 1968.
45110 was one of the two LMS Black Fives that worked the celebrated Fifteen Guinea Special of 11 August 1968, the official end of BR main-line steam, sharing duty with 44871 (outward leg) and 70013 Oliver Cromwell (central main-line section). Withdrawn from Lostock Hall the same month and acquired immediately for preservation, the engine was carried the name "RAF Biggin Hill" in honour of the Battle of Britain station.
Last recorded as based at the Severn Valley Railway. Operating status: Heritage railway service / cycles. Current livery: BR Brunswick green.
Location, livery and operating status last confirmed pre-2024 and subject to change. Check with the owning organisation or heritage railway for current information.
Notable history
45110 was one of the two LMS Black Fives that worked the celebrated Fifteen Guinea Special of 11 August 1968, the official end of BR main-line steam, sharing duty with 44871 (outward leg) and 70013 Oliver Cromwell (central main-line section). Withdrawn from Lostock Hall the same month and acquired immediately for preservation, the engine was carried the name "RAF Biggin Hill" in honour of the Battle of Britain station.
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