21C151 WINSTON CHURCHILL.
is a Southern Railway Battle of Britain class 4-6-2 Pacific Steam locomotive that has been preserved as part of the United Kingdom`s national collection. It is on display at the National Railway Museum. Built at Brighton Works in 1946. Named Winston Churchill on 11th September 1947.
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GCR No506 BUTLER HENDERSON.
It is a 4-4-0 class D11 improved director built in 1919 in Gorton Works, Manchester, England, to a design by Robinson for the Great Central Railway.
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D2207 DIESEL SHUNTER.
Class 04. 0-6-0. I photographed this Shunter at Pickering Station Sidings, North Yorkshire, England.
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STANDARD TANK ENGINE 80072.
Was built at Brighton Works in 1952 to a design by R.A.Riddles.
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STROUDLEY B1 GLADSTONE.
Class 0-4-2. On display depicting a Royal Train Loco at the National Railway Museum in York, England.
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STANTON No 24.
Built by Andrew Barcley & Co Ltd of Kilmarnock in 1925, makers number 1875. This crane tank is the sole survivor of seven similar engines built for the Stanton and Staveley Company between 1925 - 1937 and spent all it`s working life at either Stanton Ironworks, near Ilkeston or the Riddings Ironworks, near Alfreton. The three ton capacity crane is mounted over a single boiler which provides steam both for the propulsion of the locomotive and for operating the cylinders which operate the crane mechanism. When the ironworks closed this locomotive became the property of Cambro, contractors of Clay Cross in whose yard it lay derelict until 1971 when it was purchased by the Stanton No24 group for £1,100. After restoration at Butterley, it was steamed for the first time on 6th April 1973. The locomotive was subsequently placed on display in the Mathew Kirtley exhibition hall.
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30075.
Was built at Djuro Djakovic Works in Croatia for use at Store Steelworks. It was purchased by the Project 62 group in 1990 and bought to the UK, where it was restored at Swanage Railway and entered service in 1995. I photographed this locomotive at Barrow Hill engine sheds.
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Without a doubt I am a sucker for trains. Especially the steam locomotives. Just something about a steam locomotive that fascinates me. But, I admit if you are standing real close to a track and one of those big diesels rolls by, you can feel the awesome power of it as it shakes the ground. It's a shame that only one of those Stanton's is still around. Downright neat looking. Sorry. That Gladstone is just too gawdy for me. The Standard Tank, Henderson, and Churchill are what I think of when I think of a steamer. Basic in appearance for the most part and engineering marvels. To me, anyway. That Shunter has to be stronger than it appears seeing the job it has. The 30075 may not be large, but I am sure it can pull a load. Good stuff here, Les!!! Love it.
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