Background In February 1923, the world's most famous locomotive rolled out of Doncaster Works, as one of Sir Nigel Gresley's most notable creations, Class A1 Pacific locomotive 4472 "The Flying...
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Background Considered one of the greatest locomotive designers of all time, Sir Nigel Gresley developed some of the most famous locomotives the world has ever seen. Gresley is responsible for...
Background Part of the British Science Museum Group, the National Railway Museum educates visitors throughout the world on the life-changing innovation that is the railway. Included at the museum...
Background The British Rail Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) or Intercity 125 is a high speed diesel locomotive, capable of speeds of up to 148 mph. Powered by a Paxman Valenta prime mover, the HST...
Background Built by English Electric between 1960-1965, the British Rail Class 37 (English Electric Type 3), was the mainstay of the British Rail diesel locomotive fleet. With its versatile design,...
For over forty years, government run British Rail commanded the nation's rail network. However, during the 1990s, the government proposed privatisation, much to the disapproval of the labour...