The LNER Class A4 is a class of streamlined 4-6-2 steam locomotives designed by Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway in 1935. Their streamlined design gave them high-speed capability as well as making them instantly recognisable, and one of the class, 4468 Mallard, holds the record as the world's fastest steam locomotive.

The wedge-shaped streamlining on the A4 was inspired by a Bugatti rail-car which Gresley had observed in France. The design was refined with the help of Prof. Dalby and the wind tunnel facilities at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) at Teddington. As well as streamlining, it was important that the design lifted smoke up away from the cab.

LNER Class A4 4468 Mallard is a 4-6-2 ("Pacific") steam locomotive built in 1938 for operation on the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. Its streamlined, wind tunnel tested [1] design allowed it to haul long distance express passenger services at high speeds.

The LNER Class A4 was a type of steam locomotive made in England in 1935. It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London North Eastern Railway. 35 locomotives were built in total. They were designed to be very fast and had a very sleek shape. One of them, 4468 "Mallard", is the fastest steam locomotive ever made.

60008 Dwight D Eisenhower is an LNER Class A4 steam locomotive named after Dwight D. Eisenhower, the United States General of the Army. Built for the London & North Eastern Railway in 1937, this locomotive was originally numbered 4496 and named Golden Shuttle.

The LNER Class A4 is a class of streamlined 4-6-2 "Pacific"-type steam locomotives designed by Sir Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at their Doncaster Works between 1935 and 1938. They were famous for their unique streamlined design that allowed them to …

All the names, numbers and photos of class A4 LNER streamlined "Pacifics" (4-6-2 wheel arrangement) as designed by H.N.Gresley. The numbers are those carried by the locomotives in the BR period. Six of the original class have preserved - 60007, 08, 09, 10, 19, 22.

The Class A4 is a class of streamlined 4-6-2 steam locomotive designed by Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway in 1935. Their streamlined design gave them high-speed capability as well as making them instantly recognisable, and one of the class, 4468 Mallard, holds the world record as…

This wedge-shaped streamlining on the A4 was inspired by a Bugatti rail-car which Gresley had observed in France. The design was refined with the help of Prof. Dalby and the wind tunnel facilities at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) at Teddington.

2018年9月30日 · Fast, sleek and streamlined, these are some of the best express passenger steam locomotives ever built. This week’s Class Information features a popular class among steam enthusiasts, Sir Nigel Gresley’s A4 Class.