Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for London Midland & Scottish Railway No. 45231 (5231) 'The Sherwood Forester', a 4-6-0 located in Crewe, Cheshire. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

Running as LMS 5231, 45231 is seen departing from Wansford for Peterborough on 28 August 1989

Pictured in the shed at Carnforth on 13th April, 1971.

At Crewe in June 2019.

The Walschaerts valve gear arrangement on this LMS loco.

45231 'The Sherwood Forester' (LMS 5231) crossing the River Nidd on Knaresborough Viaduct with a Scarborough (via Leeds) special, whilst a York bound 'Pacer' unit crosses in the opposite direction on 12th August 2009.

45231 on the picturesque Knaresborough Viaduct with a Scarborough (via Leeds) special, 12th August 2009.

45231 crossing Crimple Valley Viaduct on 12th August 2009

45231 approaching Pannal heading for Leeds on 12th August 2009.


London Midland & Scottish Railway 4-6-0 No. 45231 (5231) 'The Sherwood Forester' Crewe, Cheshire, UK	Location: LNWR Heritage Status: Operational