Union of South Africa on the ELR

[Ryewolf]

[Clicker]

Another classy set of trains Rye ..... it’s quite an unusual looking steam train too ... a sort of Art Deco look about it!

[Kobione]

Nice set again Rye, and a bit different looking engine.

[Ryewolf]

On 26/07/2021 at 09:56, Clicker said:

Another classy set of trains Rye ..... it’s quite an unusual looking steam train too ... a sort of Art Deco look about it!

Thanks Clicker, the train is a A4 Pacific Class designed by Nigel Greseley, 35 were produced between 1935 and 1938 (which was around the end of the Art Deco period). Only 6 survive, one is in Canada as a static display, another is in the USA as a static display, another 60019 Bittern is awaiting overhaul, 60007 Sir Nigel Greseley is undergoing overhaul at the National Railway Museum. The most famous is 6022 Mallard which holds the world record for the fastest steam train at 126mph and is on display at the National Railway Museum.

[Ryewolf]

10 hours ago, Kobione said:

Nice set again Rye, and a bit different looking engine.

Thanks Kobione.

[Clicker]

I 've got some photos of the Bittern taken a few years ago  a near Stourbridge.

[Ryewolf]

Looks nice in blue, that one has a slightly different styling to Union