Hornby OO R30224 LMS 5200 Stanier 5MT Black 5 4-6-0 Steam Locomotive LMS Black
Introduced in the 1930s, the LMS, Stanier 5MT 'Black 5', 4-6-0, 5200 were known as the ‘Black Staniers’ due to their black livery. Later nicknamed ‘Black 5’, the mixed traffic locomotive was famous for the remarkable number of potential modifications. The impressive appearance and iconic nature make the LMS, Stanier 5MT 'Black 5', 4-6-0, 5200 - Era 3 a great addition to any collection.
The ‘Black 5s', were a mixed traffic locomotive, a ‘do-anything go-anywhere’ type, designed by Stanier and introduced in 1934. In their early days the locomotives were known as the ‘Black Staniers’ because of their black livery, but were later nicknamed ‘Black 5s'. Known for a truly staggering number of potential modifications, the Black 5 was the workhorse of the LMS and later BR from 1934 -1951.