Stanier Locomotive 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' at Attenborough, whilst passing between Nottingham & Derby, on the Chesireman Charter, from Norwich - Chester. 05 11 2016
Elegance in Action
Despite now being 83 years old, Princess Elizabeth is still admired by many who love steam locomotives for its elegant design, powerful performance abilities and magnificently evocative exhaust sound. Its robustness, sheer guts in hauling huge loads up long gradients and smooth riding qualities have endeared the engine to footplate crews and enthusiast alike.
Whilst it may not be the fastest British express locomotive, nor the most modern, it is in many ways the most impressive. Capable of developing indicated power outputs well in excess of 2,000 Horse Power; 6201’s lineside spectators and passengers on today’s main line special trains can hear every one of them in action!
Amazingly, 80 years after she shattered the world’s highest long distance steam average speed record, sustained non-stop in both directions between London and Glasgow, 6201’s record of over 70 mph for 401 miles still stands. Princess Elizabeth is a living testimony to the design quality that Sir William Stanier FRS and his LMS team applied to her creation and development, including the engineering excellence that the craftsmen of Crewe works put into her construction.
The Locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth Society Ltd strives to preserve those values of excellence for the delight, inspiration and education of future generations. They are values that can serve Britain well in the future, but preserving them and 6201 requires constant effort, skill and above all else investment in the engine.
Source: www.6201.co.uk/loco.htm
Stanier Locomotive 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' at Attenborough, whilst passing between Nottingham & Derby, on the Chesireman Charter, from Norwich - Chester. 05 11 2016
Elegance in Action
Despite now being 83 years old, Princess Elizabeth is still admired by many who love steam locomotives for its elegant design, powerful performance abilities and magnificently evocative exhaust sound. Its robustness, sheer guts in hauling huge loads up long gradients and smooth riding qualities have endeared the engine to footplate crews and enthusiast alike.
Whilst it may not be the fastest British express locomotive, nor the most modern, it is in many ways the most impressive. Capable of developing indicated power outputs well in excess of 2,000 Horse Power; 6201’s lineside spectators and passengers on today’s main line special trains can hear every one of them in action!
Amazingly, 80 years after she shattered the world’s highest long distance steam average speed record, sustained non-stop in both directions between London and Glasgow, 6201’s record of over 70 mph for 401 miles still stands. Princess Elizabeth is a living testimony to the design quality that Sir William Stanier FRS and his LMS team applied to her creation and development, including the engineering excellence that the craftsmen of Crewe works put into her construction.
The Locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth Society Ltd strives to preserve those values of excellence for the delight, inspiration and education of future generations. They are values that can serve Britain well in the future, but preserving them and 6201 requires constant effort, skill and above all else investment in the engine.
Source: www.6201.co.uk/loco.htm