Gresley Collection

Flying Scotsman C1927
The London and North Eastern Railways Flying Scotsman is hauled by Gresley Pacific 4475 Flying Fox locomotive

Cock O the North, LNER locomotive, signed by H N Gresley

Steam locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley, Welwyn Garden City
Steam locomotive 60007, Sir Nigel Gresley, near the Welwyn Garden City tunnel. It was built in 1937, and is still preserved today. Date: circa 1960s

Flying Scotsman - LNER High-pressure Compound Express Locomotive No. 10, 000 leaving Waverley Station, Edinburgh, Scotland - designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

L. N. E. R. Locomotive
The Gresley W1 1000 Hush- Hush L.N.E.R. steam locomotive engine, so named because of the secrecy of the project, and its revolutionary water-lube boiler

Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Hush Hush Railway Engine (designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE) crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000 (known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy)

Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

No. 2001 Cock o the North - LNER - Gresley P2 class steam locomotive. 1934

Tamworth B77 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Tamworth B77 2

The Flying Scotsman, famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving Kings Cross, 1935
The " Flying Scotsman", famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving the L.N.E.R.s London terminus at Kings Cross with a night express for the north, 1935

4472 Flying Scotsman - LNER Class A3
4472 Flying Scotsman, an LNER Class A3 locomotive, on the main line, at speed, circa 1967. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman is a 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive

Drakelowe Hall
LLM457738 Drakelowe Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drakelowe Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

The London North East Railway Class A4 4-6-2 steam locomotive 60028 "Walter K
The London North East Railway Class A4 4-6-2 steam locomotive 60028 " Walter K. Wingham" (previously known as Sea Eagle)

The Flying Scotsman passing under a bridge at speed, near Selby, North Yorkshire, 1968. The Flying Scotsman, seen passing under a bridge on the A19 between Selby and York

The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive, 20th century. The Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to designs by Sir Nigel Gresley

Nigel Gresley standing alongside his A4 class steam engine

Lord President Locomotive - British Railways P2 Class engine designed by Sir Nigel Gresley - built in 1935-1936, with the external design modified to resemble the Silver Link locomotives

A4 Pacific Locomotives Sir Nigel Gresley, Bittern and Clan C
A4 Pacific Locomotives Sir Nigel Gresley & Bittern and 4-6-2 Clan Castle, Original York Railway Museum, York, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1960s

Sophia Lady Des Voeux
SOPHIA CATHERINE, lady DES VOEUX (nee Gresley) wife of sir Henry Des Voeux Date: ? - 1875

Garden / Drakelowe 1908
Sir Robert Gresleys rose garden at Drakelowe, on the River Trent, UK. Date: 1908

Gresley A4 Pacific Steam Locomotive, . Showing close up of Piston Date: 1950s

Major F. Gresley, British (active 1860s), The Banks of the Severn, near Winterdyne, c. 1862, albumen print

York station, London and North Eastern Railway, 1946. Classs A4 number 4463 Sparrowhawk at York station in wartime black livery, with a canopy damaged in an air raid in the background

No. 1448 loco engine; LNER
No.1448 loco engine; LNER. signed Sir Nigel Gresley

H Nigel Gresley, seated, painting. P IMechE

Mallard London & North Eastern Railway (LNER), 3-cylinder 4-6-2 type locomotive no.4468 built at Doncaster Works to designs of Sir Nigel Gresley, Loco Mag, vol 44, 1938, p.300a Date: 1938

Drakelowe Garden 1908
A fountain in the garden of Sir Robert Gresley on the Trent

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Gresley, a name synonymous with iconic steam locomotives and engineering brilliance. One cannot mention Gresley without envisioning the majestic Flying Scotsman C1927, an LNER High-pressure Compound Express Loco that captured hearts worldwide. Another masterpiece from Gresley's repertoire was the Cock O the North, an awe-inspiring LNER locomotive that left onlookers in sheer admiration. Sir Nigel Gresley himself hailed from Welwyn Garden City, where his genius unfolded to create remarkable steam locomotives like no other. His work for the L. N. E. R. Brought forth groundbreaking designs that pushed boundaries and set new standards in railway engineering. One of his most ambitious projects was the Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge - a marvel of innovation and daring imagination. Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley's vision knew no bounds as he constantly strived to revolutionize rail travel. The 4472 Flying Scotsman, an LNER Class A3 locomotive, stands tall as a testament to Gresley's ingenuity and craftsmanship. Its sleek design and powerful performance made it an icon of its time, captivating audiences wherever it went. Not far behind is No. 2001 Cock o the North - another triumph from Gresley's P2 class collection. This magnificent machine showcased his ability to blend beauty with functionality seamlessly. Even today, enthusiasts can trace these incredible creations through historical maps like Tamworth B77 2 Map or relive their glory through photographs capturing The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross in 1935 – forever etching itself into railway history.