4 6 2 Collection

No 111 The Great Bear with No 111 2-4-0 locomotive
4-6-2 Pacific class locomotive. Built 1908. Rebuilt in 1924 to become a Castle class 4-6-0 Viscount Churchill

No 111 The Great Bear
4-6-2 Pacific class locomotive. Built 1908. Rebuilt in 1924 to become Castle class 4-6-0

Cab of a Castle Class locomotive

4472 Flying Scotsman - LNER Class A3
4472 Flying Scotsman, an LNER Class A3 locomotive, on the main line, at speed, circa 1967. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman is a 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive

London and North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive William Whitelaw hauling the Flying Scotsman passenger
6014743 London and North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive William Whitelaw hauling the Flying Scotsman passenger express train leaving Londons Kings Cross Station bound for the north

The London and North Eastern Railways famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive undergoing maintenance work at
6014787 The London and North Eastern Railways famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive undergoing maintenance work at the railways Doncaster Works, Yorkshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

4-6-2 steam locomotive of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, USA (colour litho)
6014735 4-6-2 steam locomotive of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, USA (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London and North Eastern Railway A3 Class 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive Flying Scotsman leaving London Kings Cross
6014732 London and North Eastern Railway A3 Class 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive Flying Scotsman leaving London Kings Cross bound for the north (colour litho) by English School

Turbine-driven 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (colour litho)
6014738 Turbine-driven 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (colour litho) by English School

4-6-2 steam locomotive of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway hauling the Frontier Mail passing over a viaduct
6014733 4-6-2 steam locomotive of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway hauling the Frontier Mail passing over a viaduct between Bombay and Delhi (colour litho) by English School

Coronation LMS Railway Locomotive - 4-6-2 type (number 6220) designed by Mr W. A. Stainer at the Crewe works for the london Midland

No111 The Great Bear
4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive. Built 1908 and withdrawn 1924 and rebuit as 4-6-0 Viscount Churchill

Mallard steam locomotive, artwork C016 / 3809
Mallard steam locomotive. Cutaway artwork of the Class A4 steam locomotive 4468 Mallard, the fastest steam locomotive in the world

North Easter Railway Pacific class 4-6-2 steam locomotive designed for express passenger work by Sir Vincent Raven (1859-1934), 1922. Transport Mechanical Engineering England Britain

Southern Railways Merchant Navy Pacific class 4-6-2 steam locomotive, 1941, designed by Oliver Bulleid (1882-1970). Transport Mechanical Engineering England Britain

Locomotive no 167 twelve wheeled tank locomotive

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"Unveiling the Legends: The Mighty 4-6-2 Steam Locomotives" Step back in time and witness the awe-inspiring power of the iconic 4-6-2 steam locomotives. Among them, No 111, known as The Great Bear, stands tall with its distinctive 2-4-0 locomotive. Its majestic presence commands attention as it traverses through history. Imagine standing in the cab of a Castle Class locomotive, feeling the vibrations beneath your feet as you embark on an unforgettable journey. And there it is again, No 111 - passing Twyford in all its glory during the early 1920s. But let's not forget another legendary figure - the renowned 4472 Flying Scotsman from the London and North Eastern Railway. This magnificent A3 Class Pacific steam locomotive captivates hearts as it departs from King's Cross Station towards northern destinations. Witnessing maintenance work at Doncaster Works reveals a different side to this famous engine. Black and white photographs capture its raw beauty amidst repairs, reminding us of their constant need for care and attention. Across continents, even across oceans, these powerful machines left their mark. In vibrant lithographs, we see a New York Haven and Hartford Railroad's stunningly colored 4-6-2 steam locomotive proudly displaying its mightiness. Back in England once more, Flying Scotsman embarks on yet another adventure from London Kings Cross station to northern realms. Its colorful lithograph showcases both elegance and strength that have made it an enduring symbol of British railway history. Not limited to Britain alone; other railways also boasted impressive engines like turbine-driven Pacific steam locomotives belonging to London Midland Scottish Railway or even those hauling Frontier Mail over viaducts between Bombay and Delhi under Bombay Baroda Central India Railway's banner. These captivating glimpses into railway history remind us of an era when steam locomotives ruled the tracks.