RJL

The WL class was originally built for the LMS's NCC subsidiary at Derby and while their appearance closely resembled and they shared many components with the contemporary Fairburn version of the LMS 2-6-4T, they were as much derived from the earlier W class Moguls particularly the wheels and boiler. The main differences to the Fairburn 2-6-4s were 72in driving wheels vs 69in on the Fairburn, the parallel boiler from the W, and that they were 6in wider (taking advantage of the wider track and loading gauge) to increase water capacity.

Thank you PDL for your reply, really interesting.

Favourite UK locos

Diesel - Northern Ireland Railways 111 class http://www.flickr.co...157622108810474

Steam - NIR / UTA 2-6-4 Jeeps http://www.flickr.co...57622108810474/

A lot of people forget that this class of engine where the last Steam Locomotives to run on the mainline in the UK.

Loved the shots of the class 111 and 112 great styling for a diesel. wasn't the 2-6-4 based of a LMS design?

In stark contrast to the 'Ugliest Locomotive' thread, I thought I'd kick of a thread to find the best looking locomotive.

 

My nominees:

LNER A4

LNER P2/1

and something a little closer to home

J&A Brown ROD 2-8-0 (Robinson O4)

My choice would have to be a B1 or V2 (LNER)

Russ

Some fantastic shots, thanks for putting them on.

If you are feeling up to the walk you can retrace the route from Prospect Hill , Whitby for 19 miles until you reach Scalby near Scarbough. If it a shame the line was lost it was so scenic. A great line to model.