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'''Sir Nigel Gresley''' is one of the most famous of all the British designers of steam locomotives. | '''Sir Nigel Gresley''' is one of the most famous of all the British designers of steam locomotives. | ||
In particular Express Steam locomotives such as the A4 Pacific class, the most famous of which being [[Mallard]], which has officially held the world record for being the fastest ever steam locomotive since the 1930's. | In particular Express Steam locomotives such as the A4 Pacific class, the most famous of which being [[Mallard]], which has officially held the world record for being the fastest ever steam locomotive since the 1930's. | ||
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| + | There is also a Steam Locomotive (also one of his A4 Pacifics) named after him, currently to be found operating on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. | ||
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| + | ==Related Links== | ||
| + | [http://www.sirnigelgresley.co.uk Sir Nigel Gresley Preservation Trust Ltd]<br /> | ||
| + | [http://www.lner.info/eng/gresley.shtml Biography]<br /> | ||
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Sir Nigel Gresley is one of the most famous of all the British designers of steam locomotives. In particular Express Steam locomotives such as the A4 Pacific class, the most famous of which being Mallard, which has officially held the world record for being the fastest ever steam locomotive since the 1930's.
There is also a Steam Locomotive (also one of his A4 Pacifics) named after him, currently to be found operating on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.