Steam Train Post 24: LNER Gresley Class A1

London & North Eastern Railway A1 Pacific

As we continued on  the history train journey, we arrived at our 24th stop. With this train trip, we leave the London, Midland & Scottish Railway and travel over to the London & North Eastern Railway to see their A1 Pacific.

#24 LNER Gresley Class A1 Pacific

  1. Railroad/Basic: LNER/Gresley Class A1

  2. Engine: Tender Engine

  3. Designer: Nigel Gresley

  4. Builder: Doncaster Works 

  5. Built (Year): 1922

    1. Doncaster Works => 12 locomotives 

    2. Total: 52 were built 

  6. Withdrawn: 1959-1966

    1.  All 52 were scrapped 

  7. Number of Wheels: 18 wheels

  8. Configuration: 4-6-2

  9. Top Speed: 100 mph/161 kph

  10. Preserved: 

    1. Real Life: 1 locomotive 

    2. Fictional 1 locomotive 


Note: Gordon  (fictional name) belongs to The Railway Series Books & Thomas and friends TV Show




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