Lode Star and Hardwicke, in the great hall of the National Railway Museum, York, England, UK

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"Churchward's Star class 4 cylinder 4-6-0 locomotives for the Great Western Railway were introduced in 1906. At that time they were possibly 20 years ahead of any other British locomotive in terms of efficiency and performance. No. 4003 Lode Star was withdrawn from service in 1951. Stood on the turntable is Webb's improved Precedent class 2-4-0 locomotive for the London and North Western Railway introduced in 1892. No. 790 Hardwicke competed successfully in the 1895 race to the north, effectively ensuring a win for the west coast route over the east with an average speed of mph from Crewe to Carlisle. The two locomotives are seen here within the great hall of the National Railway Museum in York."

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Size: 5100px × 3392px
Location: National Railway Museum, Leeman Street, York, England
Photo credit: © Washington Imaging / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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