T45

T45 is a designation that can refer to several different things, most notably a class of British steam locomotives and a type of chemical compound.

In the realm of railways, the T45 class was a group of 0-6-0T tank locomotives built by Andrew Barclay Sons & Co. for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) in 1945. These locomotives were primarily used for shunting and light freight duties. They were a development of earlier Barclay designs and were known for their robustness and reliability. A total of five locomotives were built in this class, numbered LMS 7100-7104. They were later absorbed into British Railways after the nationalization of the railways in 1948, retaining their numbers. Most of the T45 class locomotives were withdrawn from service by the late 1950s.

Chemically, T45 is a shorthand often used to refer to T-45 taurine, a synthetic analog of the amino acid taurine. This compound has been investigated for its potential therapeutic applications, particularly in areas related to metabolic disorders and cellular protection. Research into T45 taurine explores its pharmacological properties and how it might interact with biological systems to produce beneficial effects. Further scientific study is ongoing to fully understand its mechanisms of action and potential clinical relevance.