The LNER Class A4 is a class of streamlined 4-6-2 steam locomotives designed by Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway in 1935. Their streamlined design gave them high-speed capability as well as making them instantly recognisable, and one of the class, 4468 Mallard, holds the record as the world's fastest steam locomotive.

The Gresley A4 Pacifics. The LNER's Express Pacific designs were probably the most famous of the LNER locomotives. And of these Pacifics, the A4 is probably the most famous of all. Its distinctive streamlined casing has come to be a symbol of …

2023年8月16日 · The A4 Pacific steam locomotive stands as a testament to both engineering prowess and speed. The A4, developed by Sir Nigel Gresley, not only captivated the imagination of railway enthusiasts but also pushed the boundaries of …

The LNER Class A4 was a type of steam locomotive made in England in 1935. It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London North Eastern Railway. 35 locomotives were built in total. They were designed to be very fast and had a very sleek shape. One of them, 4468 "Mallard", is the fastest steam locomotive ever made.

The A4 Class locomotives were known affectionately by train spotters as streaks. Most engines of the class were fitted with corridor tenders to allow a change of crew on long non-stop runs. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, maintenance of the locomotives and the permanent way improved, so facilitating speed increases of the A4s.

All the names, numbers and photos of class A4 LNER streamlined "Pacifics" (4-6-2 wheel arrangement) as designed by H.N.Gresley. The numbers are those carried by the locomotives in the BR period. Six of the original class have preserved - 60007, 08, 09, 10, 19, 22.

The "Stephenson Locomotive Society Special" of the 23rd May 1959 was the first train in the UK with a booked or advertised schedule of over 100 m.p.h. and during that trip N°60007 set the official post-war speed record for steam traction of 112 mph. 2015 to 2022 saw Sir Nigel undergoing a heavy overhaul. Full details are available here

2018年9月30日 · Fast, sleek and streamlined, these are some of the best express passenger steam locomotives ever built. This week’s Class Information features a popular class among steam enthusiasts, Sir Nigel Gresley’s A4 Class.

2013年7月3日 · It was the moment that marked the start of the Great Gathering – all six surviving A4 locomotives together to mark a very special anniversary. Seventy-five years ago to the day, Mallard reached 126mph at Stoke Bank near Grantham in Lincolnshire, making it the fastest steam locomotive in history.

The Class A4 is a class of streamlined 4-6-2 steam locomotive designed by Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway in 1935. Their streamlined design gave them high-speed capability as well as making them instantly recognisable, and one of the class, 4468 Mallard, holds the world record as…