Gresley A4

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Revision as of 04:56, 7 November 2009

The 4-6-2 Streak is a steam locomotive in Project 1000.

Statistics and information

Two livery variations, based on year built and last service
Type: Express Passenger Steam Locomotive
Introduction: 1936
Withdrawal: 1975
Speed: 115mph
Power: 2000hp
Weight: 166t
Tractive Effort: 157kN
Replaces: Pacific
Replaced By: Sulzer Type 4, AL1, AL6

Prototype information

A4.jpg
Nigel Gresley's A4 Pacifics are arguably the most famous of all British steam locomotives. Number 4468 Mallard still holds the world steam speed record, set in 1938.

Similar locomotives

Other streamlined Pacifics used in the UK include the LMS Coronation Class, and Bulleid's Merchant Navy and Light Pacifics for the SR.

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