Locomotives Illustrated Magazine No 170 (1227) LNER Miscellany Gresley Class W1 V4

Publication: Locomotives Illustrated Issue: No. 170 (April–May 2008) Title/Theme: An LNER Miscellany including the Gresley Classes 'W1' and 'V4'

Condition Report: Please check images for condition; this is the magazine you will receive. This is a pre-owned publication in handled condition.

• Cover: Good condition. Features the unique Gresley Class 'W1' No. 10000.

• Pages: Clean and complete.

Key Features & Content:

• Special Edition: This is a special 64-page issue marking the final edition of the original "Locomotives Illustrated" series before it was relaunched as "Modern Locomotives Illustrated".

• Main Feature: A comprehensive look at LNER locomotive classes not previously covered in the magazine series.

• Gresley Class 'W1': In-depth coverage of the experimental high-pressure water-tube boiler locomotive No. 10000, known as "The Hush-Hush."

• Gresley Class 'V4': Detailed history of the 2-6-2 "Bantam Cock" class locomotives.

• Other Classes Covered:

  • Gresley Class 'D49': The "Shires" and "Hunt" class 4-4-0s.

  • Holden GER Class 'D13': 4-4-0 No. 7729.

  • Parker GCR Class 'W1': 4-6-4 No. 10000.

  • Wheatley NBR 0-4-0 No. 1011: LNER Class 'Y10'.

• Photo Content: Includes rare archival photography of LNER traction in service, including Mexborough shed in 1934 and the Moffat Mills branch.

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