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The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresley

The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresley


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The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresley

The Southern Railways chief mechanical engineer Oliver Bulleid (formerly Gresleys right-hand man on the LNER) introduced his spectacular Merchant Navy class in 1941.
That such a deluxe express design should be built at the height of the war caused adverse criticism. Production was allowed as these were classified as mixed traffic (ie for passenger and freight work).
Roaring through Surbiton at 60mph, No. 21C9 Shaw Savill pulls the longest train ever to leave London Waterloo, in May 1943, proving the Merchant Navies did their bit for the war effort. Shaw Savill is currently dismantled awaiting sale at Ian RileyOs Engineering Works at Bury, East Lancashire Railway.
One of the new Merchant Navy class engines drawing the longest train ever seen from Waterllo Station in London, roaring through Surbiton at around 60 MPH.
May 1943

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This print captures a significant moment in railway history during the Second World War. The image showcases Oliver Bulleid, the chief mechanical engineer of Southern Railways, who introduced the remarkable Merchant Navy class locomotives in 1941. Despite facing criticism for constructing such a luxurious express design amidst wartime constraints, production was permitted as these trains were classified for both passenger and freight purposes. In May 1943, at an impressive speed of 60mph, No. 21C9 Shaw Savill thunders through Surbiton with an extraordinary train trailing behind it. This train holds the distinction of being the longest ever to depart from London Waterloo station. This awe-inspiring sight serves as a testament to how the Merchant Navies played their part in supporting the war effort. Presently disassembled and awaiting sale at Ian RileyOs Engineering Works on East Lancashire Railway in Bury, Shaw Savill stands as a symbol of this incredible era. The photograph not only portrays one of these new engines but also encapsulates the spirit and power they possessed while propelling this monumental train out of Waterllo Station. As we delve into this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1940s—a time when steam-powered locomotives dominated rail travel and played an integral role in shaping our world during World War II.

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