Gresley A4
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The 4-6-2 Streak is a steam locomotive in Project 1000.
Statistics and information
Type: | Express Passenger Steam Locomotive |
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Introduction: | 1936 |
Withdrawal: | 1975 |
Speed: | 115mph |
Power: | 2000hp |
Weight: | 166t |
Tractive Effort: | 157kN |
Replaces: | Pacific |
Replaced By: | Sulzer Type 4, AL1 |
Prototype information
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 SR Merchant Navy and Light Pacifics for the SR.