Steam Train Post 24: LNER Gresley Class A1
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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
Railroad/Basic: LNER/Gresley Class A1
Engine: Tender Engine
Designer: Nigel Gresley
Builder: Doncaster Works
Built (Year): 1922
Doncaster Works => 12 locomotives
Total: 52 were built
Withdrawn: 1959-1966
All 52 were scrapped
Number of Wheels: 18 wheels
Configuration: 4-6-2
Top Speed: 100 mph/161 kph
Preserved:
Real Life: 1 locomotive
Fictional 1 locomotive
Note: Gordon (fictional name) belongs to The Railway Series Books & Thomas and friends TV Show