jwealleans Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 C1. No contest. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 As a lad brought up on the ECML then the Great Central it should be a C1 or C2 but it has to be the LBSCR H2 Atlantic . Regard,Derek. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted May 10, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2020 Morning tea break again. Time seems to pass very rapidly, which I would not have expected in these strange circumstances. Your image is of the 6.35 Hull. Another Grantham A3, Victor Wild, comes under Crescent Bridge. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold trw1089 Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2020 As Jonathan says, C1 is just superb in so many ways. cheers Tony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2020 Another vote here for the LNER (ex GN) Ivatt C1 and C2 Atlantics - no real contest. The ex GCR Robinson "Jersey Lillies" were also very attractive as were some of the others, but The C1 with a train of Pullmans or Gresley teak coaches behind is just marvellous. Regards Chris H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2020 I see I am going to have to swim against the C1 tide here, but the Z is surely the finest! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCGWR Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Atlantic has to be an LBSCR H2 (in Southern Green, not that awful Brown). Connor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 30368 Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2020 I always thought that the various NER Atlantics were rather fine looking engines and the NBR Atlantics looked robust. Kind regards, Richard B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold A Murphy Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2020 Jersey Lilly every time! Alastair M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2020 The Ivatt C1. A lovely class of engine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2750Papyrus Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Oh dear, this Atlantic choice is going to require a judgement of Solomon.... I was lucky enough to be taken to Harringay West by my Dad to see the two preserved GN Atlantics hauling "The Plant Centenarian" in 1953, so Mr Ivatt's locos left a deep impression. The Railway Modeller for, I think, April 1954 featured a NE "Z" class Atlantic, I pestered my Dad to build me one but, though he was one of the most multi-skilled men I have known, scratch-building one would have formed an enormous step from 3 rail Trix! In later years, I was charmed by the Edwardian elegance of Mr Robinson's locos but would nowadays prefer an "Immingham" to a Jersey Lilly - and painted apple green, too. I am lucky enough to own models of classes C1, C2, C4, C7 and the NB C11, and a print of Henry Oakley at Nottingham Victoria hangs in my stairwell, However, I think my nomination for best-looking Atlantic would have to be one of which I have no representation, the C7 as modernised by Gresley. Two were fitted with Lentz valves, raised running plate and D49 cab, whilst two were fitted with boosters and classified C9 and had more modern looking tenders in addition to raised running plates. My final choice is a C9 after removal of booster and associated plumbing. But I don't think that will be most popular! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 The C1 is more than a locomotive, it is an art form . I am astonished they don’t have one on display at the V&A . Having said that, I did find that it was almost a religious experience to see the partially reconstituted H2 at the Bluebell Railway painted in the wonderful BR lined black so I would put them forward as joint favourites. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted May 10, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2020 Just done my walk. Fleece lined jacket and benny hat, and still cold. This would be nasty in January. Nobody else out, surprisingly. Now seated with a hot mug of tea, we shall have another look at Victor Wild, in a classic PN view. 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium thegreenhowards Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2020 Another vote for the C1 from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 For my sins a C1 and it’s offspring the Marsh C2. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted May 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2020 Maybe a travesty on this thread and coming from an LNE enthusiast but I think the Brighton Atlantics looked better than the GN C1s! They didn't have a gap in the running plate for the cylinders to poke through. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted May 10, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2020 Will it be the product of Doncaster or of Brighton? That seems to be the situation at the moment. The morning will bring the answer. One of our ealier winners first tonight, Claud 62613 is resting at Platform 6. She's come all of a mile, which shouldn't have taxed the old lady too much. it really is a thing of beauty. While she simmers away, Victor Wild is starting away towards its home town. I can't remember if I have tried this view before. 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 G'Day Folks I like both GN loco's, but I suppose the C1 has to take the honours, but I've always thought the C2 is the more elegant. manna manna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcock29 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 This time it must be the C1. I also love the C2 but the powerful dominance of the C1 boiler and firebox do it for me. Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted May 11, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2020 Photos first, as usual, then I'll count the poll. The 5.33 from Leeds comes through non stop, Woolwinder at the head. which means that our man on the bridge can get both A3s in shot as they pass. well, are about to pass anyway. 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted May 11, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2020 Three main contenders in the Atlantic poll. Both the NE variety and the H2 both did well, but, helped by overnight votes from the Antipodes, the C1 turned out to be the clear winner, securing more votes than any other class so far. Today, let's have a look at the heavy mob. The most attractive and graceful 2.8.0. folks. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Well this is a close call 01 just has it from 02/3 in my book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 O2 with the GN cab. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 11, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2020 It has to be one of Mr Whale's very fine rebuilds of Mr Webb's 4 cylinder compound class B locomotives, a class E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieR4489 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 O4/5. It combines the grace of the O4s and the ruggedness of the O2s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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