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Lord President Locomotive - British Railways P2 Class engine
Lord President Locomotive - British Railways P2 Class engine designed by Sir Nigel Gresley - built in 1935-1936, with the external design modified to resemble the Silver Link locomotives (LNER Class A4). Date: circa 1943
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2003 Designer Engineer Engineering Gresley Lner Locomotive Modifications Modified Nigel Railways Designed
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This photograph showcases the Lord President Locomotive, a British Railways P2 Class engine designed by the renowned locomotive engineer Sir Nigel Gresley. Built between 1935 and 1936, this steam engine was a masterpiece of engineering, boasting an external design that bore a striking resemblance to the Silver Link locomotives of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) Class A4. Sir Nigel Gresley, a legendary figure in the world of railway engineering, had a vision to create a powerful and efficient locomotive that could grace the tracks of the British Railways. The P2 Class engine was his answer, featuring a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement, a Belpaire firebox, and a superheated boiler. Despite being built before the Second World War, this engine was captured on camera in circa 1943, a testament to its enduring presence on the rails during a time of great change in the transportation industry. The external modifications made to the engine in the late 1930s, which included streamlining and other aerodynamic enhancements, gave it a sleek and modern appearance that set it apart from its contemporaries. The Lord President Locomotive was a symbol of British engineering excellence, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of Sir Nigel Gresley and the team that brought it to life. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history that showcases the beauty and power of this remarkable locomotive.
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