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Gresley Tank Engines

Discussion in 'Photography' started by neildimmer, Mar 9, 2022.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    The A8s were rebuilt from Raven's H1 4-4-4T Class, by Gresley between 1931 and 1936.

    During the mid-1920s, A5 4-6-2Ts were ordered for the North East Area to work alongside the H1s. It quickly became apparent that the A5s had better adhesion due to its six-coupled driving wheels. Hence in 1931, H1 No. 2162 was rebuilt as a 4-6-2T and given the A8 classification. After a series of trials throughout the North East Area, all of the remaining H1s were rebuilt as A8 4-6-2Ts between 1933 and 1936. (LNER encyclopedia)

    Including 3 examples sat round turntable unknown shed
    69878,69862+69876 unknown shed
    https://tinyurl.com/mvkepz5b
    just 4 photos from LNER era
    1327 Darlington June 1934
    https://tinyurl.com/39kbyuxb
    B.R. era starts here with
    69834 Darlington
    https://tinyurl.com/5yx9jn7z
    to 69861 pilots a B1 at Whitby 23rd June 1957
    https://tinyurl.com/2p9cx566
    to 69892 Darlington
    https://tinyurl.com/3m5ea8r6

    Neil
     
  2. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added a new collection featuring the Gresley J50 & J51 (GNR J23) 0-6-0T

    Gresley designed the Great Northern Railway (GNR) Class J23 (LNER J51) 0-6-0T in 1913 for working the steeply graded lines in the West Riding. Designed to replace the J3, J4, and J7 tender locomotives, an 18.5in cylinder diameter was chosen to produce a greater power output. Also, as most of the work involved shunting and short trip workings, Gresley chose a tank engine design. The tanks increased the adhesive weight, which was particularly useful on intended steeply graded lines. Traditional Doncaster saddletanks were rejected in favour of full-length side tanks. These tanks were sloped forward to avoid obstructing the driver's view. Apertures were also provided to enable easy access to the motion. The long side-tanks would inspire the nickname "Submarine". (courtesy LNER Forum)

    Including this photos of
    68891 and 2 other J50's plus diesel interlopers Hornsey shed
    https://tinyurl.com/yc3w4r2p

    Full collection starts here with
    LNER era
    589 at Doncaster
    https://tinyurl.com/4xzn4c56
    to
    8952
    https://tinyurl.com/469t2nb9

    B.R. era starts here with
    68907
    https://tinyurl.com/mv875w4k
    to
    68991
    https://tinyurl.com/5n72cda7

    Neil
     
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