Preservation
No fewer than fifteen Standard Four tanks have survived the cutter's torch. This is the highest number for any preserved BR standard class, and is second only to the now 18 strong LMS Black Fives as the most preserved main line type, unless the Bulleid Light Pacifics are counted as one class (there are twenty Light Pacifics in preservation). All but three (80097, 80100 and 80150) have operated in preservation.
| Details of preserved engines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Image | Home | Notes |
| 80002 | Keighley and Worth Valley Railway | Operational | |
| 80064 | Bluebell Railway | Awaiting major overhaul | |
| 80072 | Llangollen Railway | On loan to North Yorkhire Moors Railway for summer 2011 season | |
| 80078 | Swanage Railway | Boiler certificate expired 2010. Awaiting overhaul | |
| 80079 | Severn Valley Railway | Cosmetically restored in The Engine House. | |
| 80080 | Midland Railway - Butterley | Operational at the East Lancashire Railway | |
| 80097 | East Lancashire Railway | Currently under restoration | |
| 80098 | Midland Railway - Butterley | Awaiting Overhaul | |
| 80100 | Bluebell Railway | Awaiting restoration | |
| 80104 | Swanage Railway | Operational | |
| 80105 | Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway | Boiler certificate expired 2010. Undergoing major 4 year overhaul | |
| 80135 | North Yorkshire Moors Railway | The only Class 4MT preserved in British Railways green livery. No 4MTs ran in British Rail green in main line service. Recently withdrawn from service, awaiting a full overhaul | |
| 80136 | Crewe Heritage Centre | Boiler ticket expired in 2008, and currently nearing the end of a major 10 year overhaul at Crewe Heritage centre | |
| 80150 | Mid Hants Railway | Still as recovered from scrapyard. Awaiting restoration | |
| 80151 | Bluebell Railway | Static display. Boiler ticket expired in May 2012 | |
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