The boiler was equipped with a 24-element Robinson superheater and fitted to the four cylinder simple engine No. 3279 (see below). The GNR directors were not satisfied either, and a second four-cylinder compound (No. 1300) was built in July 1905. This was built by Vulcan Foundry after the GNR approached five companies with broad specifications.

In 1914, Gresley rebuilt 279 (LNER 3279 and later BR 62808)) with four 15in diameter cylinders using simple expansion. A new front end was fitted. All four cylinders drove the rear coupled axle. A second-hand boiler was fitted. This had a 24-element Robinson superheater fitted, and the boiler pressure was reduced from 175psi to 170psi.

2010年2月5日 · Whilst browsing the site, I noticed that 1 member has adopted the username of "Atlantic 3279" which was a unique Gresley rebuild of an Ivaat Atlantic. It's life was shortlived and was (I understand) scrapped in 1939. I am curious to know why he/she adopted this name.

2011年8月11日 · This forum is for the discussion of the locomotives, motive power, and rolling stock of the LNER and its constituent companies. Moderators: 52D , Tom F , Rlangham , Atlantic 3279 , Blink Bonny , Saint Johnstoun , richard

Gresley rebuilt (May 1915) No. 279 (LNER 3279) with four cylinders, 16½in. (but lined up to 15in.) diameter by 26in. stroke with external steam chests and the 8in. piston valves operated by Walschaerts valve gear.

2013年7月28日 · This forum is for the discussion of the locomotives, motive power, and rolling stock of the LNER and its constituent companies. Moderators: 52D , Tom F , Rlangham , Atlantic 3279 , Blink Bonny , Saint Johnstoun , richard

2013年2月27日 · This forum is for the discussion of the locomotives, motive power, and rolling stock of the LNER and its constituent companies. Moderators: 52D , Tom F , Rlangham , Atlantic 3279 , Blink Bonny , Saint Johnstoun , richard

Silver soldered superheated copper boiler, slide valve cylinders with Walschaerts gear. The engine rolls freely, the chassis runs on air. Although unusual as a model, we've had one other 3279, back in 2006 - it's interesting to compare the two, pictures in the archive here.

Atlantic 5 ins. gauge Locomotive No. 3279 Update . Since the last update I’ve mainly worked on the locomotive backhead boiler fittings and pipework and completed a few bits of detail on the tender. On the tender I’ve fitted two injector water supply …

2018年8月27日 · Atlantic 3279, your magnificent model obviously solves my mystery, and confirms my feeling that it isn't just a variation of a V1. So my loco body is intended to be a model of the neverwas P3, seen here sitting on an 8F chassis