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Hardwicke 790

Hardwicke 790
The London and North Western Railway (LNWR) Improved Precedent Class or "Jumbo" Class is a class of 2-4-0 steam locomotive originally designed for express passenger work. They were designed by F.W. Webb. 166 were built at Crewe Works from 1887 to 1901.
One, 790 Hardwicke has been preserved as part of the National Railway Collection and is currently a static exhibit in the National Railway Museum in York.
On August 22nd, 1895, London North Western Railway LNWR train with Precedent No. 790 Hardwicke 2-4-0 needed 2 h 06 min for the 141 miles run from Crewe to Carlisle, with an average speed of 67,1 mph = 112 km/h, setting up a new speed record during the race to the north.

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 Puzzler4879
Puzzler4879
What a beauty and a superb shot of it!
Enjoyed in www.ipernity.com/group/beautifulcapture.
10 years ago.
 Puzzler4879
Puzzler4879
This is so super, June, and great to ee again. I just love railroad museums!
Enjoyed once again in www.ipernity.com/group/over.50.photographers.
10 years ago.
 Puzzler4879
Puzzler4879
Me again, June!
This time seen in www.ipernity.com/group/i-central.
10 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
Excellente prise ****************
10 years ago.
 vero
vero club
extraordinaire , une photo d'art, c'est une vraie merveille Véro, amts
10 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Very interesting, June !
... and the photograph is perfect !
Bisous et bonne soirée.
10 years ago.
 RHH
RHH
Very nice shot of this beautiful engine.

Seen on: Living with Multiple Sklerose (MS)

10 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Beautiful old engine..........really pleasing to see it restored and preserved like this. Oh, and a great shot as well!
10 years ago.
 Dave Roberts 2014
Dave Roberts 2014
Excellent!

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10 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Fantastic shot!

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10 years ago.
 ctofcsco
ctofcsco
Well done! This one just cannot be SEEN IN enough!
SEEN IN
10 years ago.

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