Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Here are two examples of Great Western 4-4-0 engineering: the 3700 "City" class and the 3200 "Earl" class "Dukedogs," both of which are outside-frame engines. Note that I would have liked to have included many more class examples such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Gauge of War broad gauge engines or even the old County class, but unfortunately they never made it on film.
First is 3440 (3717) "City of Truro," which is touted as being the first unofficial 100 miles per hour engine in 1904. These engines perhaps best show the changing tide of engine design from the past to the 20th century: a Belpaire firebox, domeless boiler and outside frames. Because of her celebrity standing, Truro has become part of the National Collection and, unfortunately, will probably never run under her own steam again.
Next is 3217 (9017) "Earl of Berkely," which is another sole survivor of an extinct class. This engine never stopped working when withdrawn from British Railways in 1960 and came to the Bluebell Railway in 1962.
Hope you enjoy!
Here are two examples of Great Western 4-4-0 engineering: the 3700 "City" class and the 3200 "Earl" class "Dukedogs," both of which are outside-frame engines. Note that I would have liked to have included many more class examples such as Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Gauge of War broad gauge engines or even the old County class, but unfortunately they never made it on film.
First is 3440 (3717) "City of Truro," which is touted as being the first unofficial 100 miles per hour engine in 1904. These engines perhaps best show the changing tide of engine design from the past to the 20th century: a Belpaire firebox, domeless boiler and outside frames. Because of her celebrity standing, Truro has become part of the National Collection and, unfortunately, will probably never run under her own steam again.
Next is 3217 (9017) "Earl of Berkely," which is another sole survivor of an extinct class. This engine never stopped working when withdrawn from British Railways in 1960 and came to the Bluebell Railway in 1962.
Hope you enjoy!
