LSWR T9 4-4-0 Locomotive as Southern Railway with D1 2226 behind
Of all of Dugald Drummond's designs for the LSWR his T9 express passenger class could probably be described as his most successful. They were popular with their crews and nicknamed "greyhounds" due to their sprightly acceleration. This was due to the design being remarkably free-running with a well steaming boiler, substantial firegrate and masterfully applied Stephenson link motion. For many years from 1935 (30119) this engine was kept in pristine condition, painted in green with engine and tender wheels lined out, black shaded gilt lettering and numerals and with the metalwork highly burnished and a number of her fittings chrome plated. An organ pipe whistle was fitted and plaques bearing the royal coat of arms were provided for fitting to the leading splashers when required. Seen here, probably in 1948, in early British Railways livery, she was withdrawn in December 1952. At one time suggested for preservation, that choice finally settled on the next loco in line, Nº30120.
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Keywords: .311, 2226, 4-4-0, d1, engine, locomotive, lswr, railway, southern, steam, t9
