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Wowing the platform crowd at Newcastle Central station is Gresley streamlined A4 pacific
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Wowing the platform crowd at Newcastle Central station is Gresley streamlined A4 pacific
Wowing the platform crowd at Newcastle Central station is Gresley streamlined A4 pacific No. 4498 named after the great man himself, in honour of it being the 100th LNER pacific built at Doncaster, outshopped in 1937. Familiar enough on Tyneside during its working life, Sir Nigel Gresley was back to work the Steam Safari charter from London to Newcastle and Carlisle, on June 18, 1972, the first East Coast Mainline steam rail tour in five years. In 1959 Sir Nigel Gresley gained the post-war steam speed record of 112mph achieved, like classmate Mallard, on Stoke Bank, near Grantham. One of Britains fastest steam locomotives the Sir Nigel Gresley stops at Newcastle Central Station during the trains 600-mile round trip from London via Carlisle and Newcastle, the first British Rail tour for five years.
18/06/72
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Wowing the platform crowd at Newcastle Central station is Gresley streamlined A4 pacific No. 4498, named after the great man himself. This print captures a moment of awe-inspiring beauty as Sir Nigel Gresley, one of Britain's fastest steam locomotives, graces the station with its presence. Built in 1937 to commemorate the 100th LNER pacific constructed at Doncaster, this magnificent engine was a familiar sight on Tyneside during its working life. However, on June 18,1972, it made history once again by leading the first East Coast Mainline steam rail tour in five years. Stepping back into action after years of retirement, Sir Nigel Gresley embarked on a Steam Safari charter from London to Newcastle and Carlisle. The excitement among railway enthusiasts and locals alike was palpable as they witnessed this iconic locomotive making its way through stations along the route. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the grandeur and power exuded by Sir Nigel Gresley. Its sleek design and impeccable craftsmanship are evident even decades later. As it pauses at Newcastle Central Station during its epic 600-mile round trip journey from London via Carlisle and Newcastle, memories come flooding back for those who were fortunate enough to witness this historic British Rail tour. This image serves as a reminder of our rich railway heritage and ignites nostalgia for an era when steam engines ruled the tracks.
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