RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 For this poll I’m going with what became the LNER/BR class A5 tank engine - the original GCR ones, not the LNER built ones. Such a shame one was not preserved. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2021 I shall also vote for a "Jersey Lilly" Atlantic; thanks to @Jon4470for reminding me it was an LNER C4, to save me getting the books out! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2021 I'm voting for the A5 tank locomotive as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 A difficult choice. The Jersey Lilies were reputedly one of the best looking engines of their generation, though personally I prefer the 4-6-0 version or an Immingham, and the A5 is a classic big tank engine. However, the B3s must take my vote for their puissant appearance, and Valour had a double claim for preservation, being a war memorial as well as an impressive locomotive. I wonder why the LNER didn't take this action, though they didn't include Robinson amongst the named A1s either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 The big A5 tank engine for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2021 Torn again - the A5's ran on Tyneside, so they're in the mix, the B3 Valour is just superb, and I do like an N5 tank loco, as Gilbert occasionally indulges me with a photo of. Oh....err....the B3. Final choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) The M&GN Hudswell Clarke 4-4-0Ts were rather nice. I once built one in 4mm scale (Jidenco Kit). I've also built one in O gauge using parts from Loveless, a few years ago now. A GCR B2 Sir Sam Fay for me. David Edited February 20, 2021 by DaveF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 GCR Class 1/ LNER Class B2. Sir Sam Fay . Conflicting reports of whether they were any good or not, but inside cylinder 4-6-0’s always look great so that’s my vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 A5 tank. It was close with a C13. Both staples of the Manchester scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 G'Day Folks Robinson B1, only two and not a success, but I like them. manna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 20, 2021 At the other end of Green Arrow's train there are some all door Gresley seconds. Meanwhile, more important traffic having passed, the WD is allowed to restart the empties, and will shortly block the main line as it gains access to the yards. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 A5 Pacific tank. A few ended there days working a Grantham to Nottingham and even to PN For the a M&GN, Hudswell Clarke 4-4-0t. The Midland borrowed a few to work Auto trains with Pullman Cars Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 I totally agree with your choice for the M&GN but I prefer it with the original slim boiler as built by Sharp Stuart. Gotta love a Johnson loco. Regards Lez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2021 A Claud has appeared in the old engine shed yard. 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 69814,69820, needI go on. A5 Tanks seen not only at Lincoln,Grantham but also in one case @ Kings Cross to move the empty overnight sleepers up Holloway Bank to Ferme Park. I vote A5. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 We like our GC engines, well, most of us anyway. 3 votes for B2, 4 for B3, and Valour in particular, but the clear winner with 8 votes was the A5 tank. I think this finally brings us to the Great Northern Railway, and locomotives of that illustrious Company built before the grouping. What is the most gaping hole in the development of GN power which is missing in the preservation scene? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 I’m going to go with the J6. Why was it one was not preserved? Such a useful locomotive, and good looking too. I wonder if there will ever be an RTR model of one? Rob. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Plenty to choose from, C12, O2, J50, K2, D2. For an all rounder, which would suit a heritage line, I'll go for a J6. Paul 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR4489 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 K3. The GNR's Black 5, IMO 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jollysmart Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 I also vote for the J6, I do wonder why this hasn't been provided RTR as it is a glaring omission in the area of model goods engines, similarly in preservation a great locomotive fo ra preserved line. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 The prototype Gresley A1 Great Northern. But if thats not allowed, a C12. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 Easy peasy this one, a class L1 (LNER class R1) 0-8-2T. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty P Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, great northern said: A Claud has appeared in the old engine shed yard. That's a great looking model, wish Hornby would do a model of 62613 (or even 62618 in BR Green...) ever hopeful. Is that the PDK kit? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Oh Golly, GN time. And you say we only have one choice? I agree that a model of the J6 is long overdue, given the number of pre-grouping 0-6-0s recently released or announced, but there are other classes perhaps more worthy of preservation. The fact there is only one non-streamlined Gresley pacific preserved argues strongly that an original A1 should have been preserved. The K3 and O2 have claims for pioneering 3 cylinder propulsion (and conjugated valve gear). However, I am drawn to the earlier 2-6-0s, which have a claim to be the first modern mixed traffic engine (as they had outside valve gear). The original K1s were rebuilt with larger boilers to become K2 so my choice has to be the latter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 34 minutes ago, Matty P said: That's a great looking model, wish Hornby would do a model of 62613 (or even 62618 in BR Green...) ever hopeful. Is that the PDK kit? Now you're asking! It is over 20 years old, and I honestly can't remember. Has there been another kit? I think on balance it probably is PDK. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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