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[Rods2]

To mark the 75th anniversary of speed record, Mallard with five others of the same class. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2562924/The-great-train-reunion-Fastest-steam-locomotive-five-sisters-time-half-century.html

From the days when we were a global industrial power by making things.

[pscocoa]

Fantastic - thanks for that. Happy days in Leeds and Yorks sheds remembered.

[Stemo]

Fantastic - thanks for that. Happy days in Leeds and Yorks sheds remembered.

Anorak.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The first gathering of all these A4's, including Mallard, actually took place at the end of last year at the National Railways Museum, York.

The Dailyfail headline is a little "confused" and suiting the story, but it takes nothing away from probably the last time all six surviving A4's will be together. 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower and 4489 Dorminion of Canada will be returning to across the pond after the last day of the Shildon gathering on 23rd February, probably in March or early April. So if you live near those parts go and see them whilst you can!

For those who don't know the other A4's, the finest 4-6-2 streamlined class Sir Nigel Gresley ever produced, still preserved along with the aforementioned loco's at this gathering are 4464 Bittern, 4468 Mallard, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 6009 Union of South Africe. 

[pscocoa]

Fantastic - thanks for that. Happy days in Leeds and Yorks sheds remembered.

Anorak.

Yes and proud of it. Anorak a bit grubby these days as well.

[DaveA]

     Just shows how advanced aerodynamicly for their time these A4 loco's were, when you compare them to the computer/wind tunnel designed high speed trains of today  

[Kevin Wood]

The first gathering of all these A4's, including Mallard, actually took place at the end of last year at the National Railways Museum, York.

The Dailyfail headline is a little "confused" and suiting the story, but it takes nothing away from probably the last time all six surviving A4's will be together. 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower and 4489 Dorminion of Canada will be returning to across the pond after the last day of the Shildon gathering on 23rd February, probably in March or early April. So if you live near those parts go and see them whilst you can!

For those who don't know the other A4's, the finest 4-6-2 streamlined class Sir Nigel Gresley ever produced, still preserved along with the aforementioned loco's at this gathering are 4464 Bittern, 4468 Mallard, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 6009 Union of South Africe. 

Been a while since "Bittern" was a local here. Must have a few post-resto miles under her belt now.

[Marks DTM Calib]

The first gathering of all these A4's, including Mallard, actually took place at the end of last year at the National Railways Museum, York.

The Dailyfail headline is a little "confused" and suiting the story, but it takes nothing away from probably the last time all six surviving A4's will be together. 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower and 4489 Dorminion of Canada will be returning to across the pond after the last day of the Shildon gathering on 23rd February, probably in March or early April. So if you live near those parts go and see them whilst you can!

For those who don't know the other A4's, the finest 4-6-2 streamlined class Sir Nigel Gresley ever produced, still preserved along with the aforementioned loco's at this gathering are 4464 Bittern, 4468 Mallard, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 6009 Union of South Africe. 

Oh, way before then, we saw them in the summer and that was not the first event.

It has to be said though, the yanks have not cared for thier 'gift'

[Marks DTM Calib]

     Just shows how advanced aerodynamicly for their time these A4 loco's were, when you compare them to the computer/wind tunnel designed high speed trains of today

Its interesting as the streamlining in reality did little more than make them harder to maintain....hence why on the coronations it was removed with no detremental effect. It was an excellent marketing stunt though in the 30's

[ozzycat]

bloody magic brings back some great memories

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The first gathering of all these A4's, including Mallard, actually took place at the end of last year at the National Railways Museum, York.

The Dailyfail headline is a little "confused" and suiting the story, but it takes nothing away from probably the last time all six surviving A4's will be together. 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower and 4489 Dorminion of Canada will be returning to across the pond after the last day of the Shildon gathering on 23rd February, probably in March or early April. So if you live near those parts go and see them whilst you can!

For those who don't know the other A4's, the finest 4-6-2 streamlined class Sir Nigel Gresley ever produced, still preserved along with the aforementioned loco's at this gathering are 4464 Bittern, 4468 Mallard, 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 6009 Union of South Africe. 

Been a while since "Bittern" was a local here. Must have a few post-resto miles under her belt now.

Indeed Kevin, the Mid Hants Railway undertook the main restoration work on her about 10 years ago if I remember correctly.  After doing some local and main line work she went elsewhere?

[Lizzie_Zoom]

The first gathering of all these A4's, including Mallard, actually took place at the end of last year at the National Railways Museum, York.

The Dailyfail headline is a little "confused" and suiting the story, but it takes nothing away from probably the last time all six surviving A4's will be together. 60008 Dwight D. Eisenhower and 4489 Dorminion of Canada will be returning to across the pond after the last day of the Shildon gathering on 23rd February, probably in March or early April. So if you live near those parts go and see them whilst you can!

For those who don't know the other A4's, the finest 4-6-2 streamlined class Sir Nigel Gresley ever produced, still preserved along with the aforementioned loco's at this gathering are 4464 Bittern, 4468 Mallard[ /i], 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and 6009 Union of South Africe. 

Oh, way before then, we saw them in the summer and that was not the first event.

It has to be said though, the yanks have not cared for thier 'gift'

With the ex-pats presents?

[Marks DTM Calib]

Yes, went on both ex-pats whilst there plus Mallard obviously and the three runners (Sir Nige, Bittern and Union).

Jimbob went the week before us 

[Kevin Wood]

Indeed Kevin, the Mid Hants Railway undertook the main restoration work on her about 10 years ago if I remember correctly.  After doing some local and main line work she went elsewhere?

Yes, a friend of mine spent a good part of his life in the boiler welding. 

I think it did most of a season at mid hants being fettled before hitting the main line.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Yes, went on both ex-pats whilst there plus Mallard obviously and the three runners (Sir Nige, Bittern and Union).

Jimbob went the week before us 

Ah right Mark, thanks

I know that the Great Gathering of A4's at the NRM York was on the 31st October 2013, but being "down South" I miss so much and have to keep up via the railway press!