🚂🖤 The Workhorse of British Steam The LMS Stanier Class 5MT, better known as the Black 5, was one of the most successful and versatile steam locomotives ever built in Britain. From express passenger services to heavy freight, these engines did it all – earning a reputation for reliability, power, and elegance in motion. 🎥 In this video, we explore the history, design, and enduring legacy of the Black 5 – from its 1930s origins under William Stanier to its long service life and preservation ac

🚂 The LMS Patriot Class – The Unofficial 'Baby Scots' of the Main Line 🇬🇧 Introduced between 1930 and 1934, the LMS Patriot Class were a proud link between two great eras of steam. Designed by Sir Henry Fowler, these 4-6-0 locomotives combined the spirit of the earlier Claughtons with the power and elegance of the later Royal Scots — earning them the affectionate nickname “Baby Scots.” Built to handle express passenger duties across the Midland and West Coast Main Lines, the Patriots were kno

The LMS Coronation Class were true kings of the rails. Designed by Sir William Stanier in the 1930s, these streamlined Pacifics were built for speed, power, and elegance — hauling prestigious express trains like the Coronation Scot. In their striking blue and silver livery, they became symbols of luxury and modernity, even breaking speed records with runs over 114 mph. Later, many were repainted into classic LMS crimson lake and BR green, but their reputation as some of the finest steam locomoti