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LCDR Europa class

🇬🇧 United Kingdom ·built by Sharp, Stewart and Company· from 1873· class of 6 British 2-4-0 locomotives

what is it?

The LCDR C class or Europa Class was a class of 2-4-0 steam locomotives of the London, Chatham and Dover Railway (LCDR). The class was designed by William Martley and introduced in 1873, intended for the heaviest express services between London and Dover.

who runs it

London, Chatham and Dover Railway South Eastern and Chatham Railway

base stats

built 6made in total

Bars compare against all trains: 600 km/h (maglev), 1,700 seats; power, weight and number built on a log scale up to 20 MW, 1,000 t and 20,000 built.

fun facts

First built 153 years ago, in 1873.
Served for 36 years (1873–1909).

steam locomotive: Burns coal, wood or oil to boil water; the steam drives pistons that turn the wheels.

spec sheet

built: 1873–1876
in service from: 1873
retired: 1909
status: retired
number built: 6
kind: Steam
traction: steam
origin: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
builders: Sharp, Stewart and Company, Longhedge Works
designer: William Martley
operators: London, Chatham and Dover Railway, South Eastern and Chatham Railway
top speed: —
power: —
gauge: 1,435 mm standard gauge
wheel arrangement: 2-4-0

From the Wikipedia infobox and Wikidata. Blank means the sources don't say.

Sources: Wikidata Q20870346, Wikipedia: LCDR Europa class (CC BY-SA 4.0).Updated 2026-10-25.