Home > Animals > Birds > Gruiformes > Rallidae > Water Rail
Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
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) was an experimental steam locomotive fitted with a high pressure water-tube boiler. Also known as the Galloping Sausage as a result of its bulging boiler shape. Date: circa 1930
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 18076094
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
10000 Chief Crossing Engineer Engineering Firth Forth Gresley Herbert Hush Lner Loco Locomotive Mechanical Nigel
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Gruiformes
> Rallidae
> Water Rail
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Heritage Sites
> The Forth Bridge
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images from the Grenville Collins
> Transportation
> Trains
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the Hush Hush Railway Engine, an experimental steam locomotive designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE, as it gracefully crosses the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000, also known as the Hush-Hush due to the secrecy surrounding its innovative design, was built in the early 1930s. This locomotive was a groundbreaking engineering marvel, featuring a high-pressure water-tube boiler that allowed for increased steam pressure and efficiency. Its unique design earned it the playful nickname "Galloping Sausage" due to its distinctive bulging boiler shape. Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, a renowned Chief Mechanical Engineer for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), was responsible for the creation of this engineering marvel. The Hush Hush Engine represented a significant step forward in steam locomotive technology, pushing the boundaries of what was possible at the time. As the engine crosses the Forth Rail Bridge, its powerful steam plume billows out, creating a mesmerizing scene that highlights the raw power and beauty of this engineering feat. The bridge, a testament to human ingenuity, spans the Firth of Forth and connects the towns of Queensferry and North Queensferry in Scotland. This photograph is a stunning reminder of a bygone era, when steam locomotives ruled the rails and engineering innovation was at the forefront of progress.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
