273 - In 1935, the LNER introduced a high speed streamlined train service between London and Newcastle, with streamlined locomotives. Services were added to other routes, and a total of 35 of the streamlined locomotives were built. The locomotive in these shots was originally named 'Golden Shuttle' and was built for services between London and the West Riding of Yorkshire. After the Second World War it was renamed 'Dwight D Eisenhower' in recognition of the US war hero.
It continued in use until July 1963, after which it was restored and sent to the National Railroad Museum, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, where it has until recently been on display.
Another of the class was to gain fame for the fastest authenticated speed achieved by any steam locomotive anywhere in the world. This was 'Mallard' and a speed of 126 mph was achieved on a test run in 1938. She has resided at the National Railway Museum in York since 1975.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the speed record, in 2013, a scheme was devised to reunite all surviving locomotives of this type - a major undertaking, because this locomotive was in the USA, and another was in a museum near Montreal, Canada. Eventually agreement was reached and the locomotives from North America moved to the UK. The first to arrive in York, 'Dwight D Eisenhower' is being cosmetically restored ready for the 2013 celebrations.
Very nice collage! We had a super personalised tour of the Railway Museum in Darlington this past Spring. I had no idea that the area was so founded in the ral business.
A wonderful collage of those great train. For train lovers is important to see the wheels. We classify trains by the wheels. For example a :
4 C 4 is a train with 2 ( small ) wheels in front for steering, 3 big wheels connected together for the driving and 2 small once s for the tender. Thank you for writing the story
Thank you Bob, and yes it was a major undertaking to move these machines to the UK, and there is footage on the Railway Museum website showing the move.
4 C 4 is a train with 2 ( small ) wheels in front for steering, 3 big wheels connected together for the driving and 2 small once s for the tender. Thank you for writing the story
Well, there always seems to be something changing in the Railway Museum! All six of these locomotives will be at the museum together in July 2013.
Thank you Sterling - yes, the north-east of England was involved with a lot of early development. It's a fascinating story.
Thank you Pyrrhula - this in UK terminology is a 4-6-2 (your central letter is replaced by a number here)
Thank you Ruth, glad you like it.
Thank you Ladyjane - their curves make them quite attractive when they are at work.
Thank you Tony, I do like getting shots of these fine machines!
Thank you Bob, and yes it was a major undertaking to move these machines to the UK, and there is footage on the Railway Museum website showing the move.
Thank you Brian - I can't resist going for regular steam train shots!
Thank you Joan, glad you like it!
Thank you Roslyn, the detailed history of these locomotives is a fascinating saga.
Thank you Marie - I do like taking shots of steam trains!
Thank you Kd, these are attractive locomotives, and so graceful when they are working.
Thank you Heather, these are such attractive graceful machines.
Thank you Roslyn - I'm looking forward to seeing all six of these beautiful machines together next year.