Peterborough North

[Clive Mortimore]

Atlantic, gotta be a De Glen compound later in life with a Swindon boiler. The combination either makes one laugh or hurts ones eyes it is that silly.

[JamieR4489]

It’s difficult to choose between the C1 and C2 but I think I’ll go for the large boiler atlantic. It’s just that little bit better proportioned.

[jwealleans]

C1.   No contest.

[CUTLER2579]

As a lad brought up on the ECML then the Great Central it should be a C1 or C2 but it has to be the  LBSCR H2 Atlantic .

Regard,Derek.

[great northern]

Morning tea break again. Time seems to pass very rapidly, which I would not have expected in these strange circumstances.  Your image is of the 6.35 Hull. Another Grantham A3, Victor Wild, comes under Crescent Bridge.

 

 

[trw1089]

As Jonathan says, C1 is just superb in so many ways.

 

cheers

Tony

[Metropolitan H]

Another vote here for the LNER (ex GN) Ivatt C1 and C2 Atlantics - no real contest. The ex GCR Robinson "Jersey Lillies" were also very attractive as were some of the others, but The C1 with a train of Pullmans or Gresley teak coaches behind is just marvellous.

 

Regards

Chris H

[New Haven Neil]

I see I am going to have to swim against the C1 tide here, but the Z is surely the finest!

[CCGWR]

Atlantic has to be an LBSCR H2 (in Southern Green, not that awful Brown).

 

Connor

[30368]

I always thought that the various NER Atlantics were rather fine looking engines and the NBR Atlantics looked robust.

 

Kind regards,

 

Richard B

[A Murphy]

Jersey Lilly every time!

 

Alastair M

[Market65]

The Ivatt C1. A lovely class of engine. 

[2750Papyrus]

Oh dear, this Atlantic choice is going to require a judgement of Solomon....

 

I was lucky enough to be taken to Harringay West by my Dad to see the two preserved GN Atlantics hauling "The Plant Centenarian" in 1953, so Mr Ivatt's locos left a deep impression.  The Railway Modeller for, I think, April 1954 featured a NE "Z" class Atlantic, I pestered my Dad to build me one but, though he was one of the most multi-skilled men I have known, scratch-building one would have formed an enormous step from 3 rail Trix! 

 

In later years, I was charmed by the Edwardian elegance of Mr Robinson's locos but would nowadays prefer an  "Immingham" to a Jersey Lilly - and painted apple green, too. 

 

I am lucky enough to own models of classes C1, C2, C4, C7 and the NB C11, and a print of Henry Oakley at Nottingham Victoria hangs in my stairwell,  However, I think my nomination for best-looking Atlantic would have to be one of which I have no representation,  the C7 as modernised by Gresley.  Two were fitted with Lentz valves, raised running plate and D49 cab, whilst two were fitted with boosters and classified C9 and had more modern looking tenders in addition to raised running plates.  My final choice is a C9 after removal of booster and associated plumbing.  But I don't think that will be most popular!

[jazzer]

The C1 is more than a locomotive, it is an art form . I am astonished they don’t have one on display at the V&A . Having said that, I did find that it was almost a religious experience to see the partially  reconstituted H2 at the Bluebell Railway painted in the wonderful BR lined black so I would put them forward as joint favourites.

 

 

[great northern]

Just done my walk. Fleece lined jacket and benny hat, and still cold. This would be nasty in January. Nobody else out, surprisingly.

 

Now seated with a hot mug of tea, we shall have another look at Victor Wild, in a classic PN view.

 

 

[thegreenhowards]

Another vote for the C1 from me.

[Flying Fox 34F]

For my sins a C1 and it’s offspring the Marsh C2.

 

Paul

[31A]

Maybe a travesty on this thread and coming from an LNE enthusiast but I think the Brighton Atlantics looked better than the GN C1s!  They didn't have a gap in the running plate for the cylinders to poke through.

 

[great northern]

Will it be the product of Doncaster or of Brighton? That seems to be the situation at the moment. The morning will bring the answer.

 

One of our ealier winners first tonight, Claud 62613 is resting at Platform 6.

 

 

She's come all of a mile, which shouldn't have taxed the old lady too much. it really is a thing of beauty.  While she simmers away, Victor Wild is starting away towards its home town.

 

 

I can't remember if I have tried this view before.

[manna]

G'Day Folks

 

I like both GN loco's, but I suppose the C1 has to take the honours, but I've always thought the C2 is the more elegant.

 

manna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

manna

[Woodcock29]

This time it must be the C1. I also love the C2 but the powerful dominance of the C1 boiler and firebox do it for me.

Andrew

[great northern]

Photos first, as usual, then I'll count the poll. The 5.33 from Leeds comes through non stop, Woolwinder at the head.

 

 

which means that our man on the bridge can get both A3s in shot as they pass.

 

 

well, are about to pass anyway.

[great northern]

Three main contenders in the Atlantic poll. Both the NE variety and the H2 both did well, but, helped by overnight votes from the Antipodes, the C1 turned out to be the clear winner, securing more votes than any other class so far.

 

Today, let's have a look at the heavy mob. The most attractive and graceful 2.8.0. folks.

[CUTLER2579]

Well this is a close call 01 just has it from 02/3 in my book.

[jwealleans]

O2 with the GN cab.