The KF Class Chinese locomotive, often referred to simply as the KF class 4-8-4 steam locomotive, holds a distinctive place in railway history. Built in the 1930s by the North …
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The InterCity 125: Britain’s High-Speed Pioneer
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe InterCity 125, also known as the High-Speed Train (HST), stands as one of the most iconic and successful railway innovations in Britain’s transport history. Introduced in the 1970s, it …
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The 0 Series Shinkansen: Japan’s Pioneering Bullet Train
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinFew machines in the history of transportation have captured the imagination quite like Japan’s 0 Series Shinkansen, the world’s first high-speed train. Introduced in 1964, the 0 Series was more …
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Coppernob: A Pioneer of Early Steam Locomotion
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe locomotive known affectionately as “Coppernob” occupies a cherished place in the history of British railways. Built in 1846 for the Furness Railway, Coppernob was a product of the pioneering …
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The LNER Class V2 4771, known as Green Arrow, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of Sir Nigel Gresley, the renowned Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North …
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Evening Star: The Last Steam Locomotive of British Railways
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Evening Star, officially numbered BR Standard Class 9F 92220, is one of the most historically significant steam locomotives ever built in the United Kingdom. Completed in 1960, it was …
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Caerphilly Castle: A Monument of British Steam Engineering
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Caerphilly Castle is one of the most historically significant locomotives preserved in the United Kingdom, representing the engineering excellence of the Great Western Railway (GWR) in the 1920s. Built …
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The Duchess of Hamilton: A Symbol of British Engineering Excellence
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe Duchess of Hamilton, officially numbered LMS 6229 and later BR 46229, stands as a testament to the zenith of British steam locomotive design and engineering. As a member of …
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The Mallard is one of the most famous steam locomotives in the world and holds a unique place in the history of rail transport. Designed and built in the 1930s …
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The Flying Scotsman is one of the most iconic steam locomotives in the history of rail transport, not only in the United Kingdom but also worldwide. Its fame is not …