Modern Standard
For over 60 years I have thought that the BR Standard 2-6-4T the most modern looking UK steam locomotive. It is probably based on the artwork of the Hornby Dublo catalogue, as I had this impression well before I had even seen one, have been brought up on the LMS versions running in Lancashire.
The subtle changes to the LMS design, with sloping cylinders and curved profile present a most pleasing look
I got to know then when they started to be used on the S&D, and had many footplate rides on them between Bath and Templecombe. They were easy to keep in steam with the loads of the day, the only trip I had were the loco had to work hard was on "The Perishables" when the load was 43 tons over the allowed
My only complaint with them was the hunting of the drawbar at around 18 mph, uncomfortable for the amateur on the footplate
80136 is on the Great Central Railway making a guest appearance at the "Working Steam" Gala 2017
Modern Standard
For over 60 years I have thought that the BR Standard 2-6-4T the most modern looking UK steam locomotive. It is probably based on the artwork of the Hornby Dublo catalogue, as I had this impression well before I had even seen one, have been brought up on the LMS versions running in Lancashire.
The subtle changes to the LMS design, with sloping cylinders and curved profile present a most pleasing look
I got to know then when they started to be used on the S&D, and had many footplate rides on them between Bath and Templecombe. They were easy to keep in steam with the loads of the day, the only trip I had were the loco had to work hard was on "The Perishables" when the load was 43 tons over the allowed
My only complaint with them was the hunting of the drawbar at around 18 mph, uncomfortable for the amateur on the footplate
80136 is on the Great Central Railway making a guest appearance at the "Working Steam" Gala 2017