The LMS Coronation Class is a class of British express passenger steam locomotives introduced by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1937 to power its West Coast Main Line express services, with the first several members streamlined and named for that year's coronation of King George VI. A member of the class briefly held the British steam locomotive speed record shortly after introduction, a record then taken by the rival London and North Eastern Railway's Mallard the following year.
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SignificanceOn test, among the most powerful steam locomotives ever used in Britain, at 2,511 dbhp; designed for express services between London Euston and Glasgow Central. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderLondon, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), built at the LMS Crewe Works 1 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: LMS Coronation Class
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were built in 1937 at the LMS Crewe Works
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on test were some of the most powerful steam locomotives ever used in Britain at 2,511 dbhp
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