Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
A story of ingenuity, experimentation and rivalry! Lord Nelson is the last of a remarkable class of locomotive, all of which caught people’s attention. From their immense speed & power, to the challenges they presented to crews, this class of 16 spurred on the race to have the most powerful 4-6-0 in the world.
Join us as we take a look at the story of the locomotive that was born out of innovation and has earned its place as part of the national collection.
A story of ingenuity, experimentation and rivalry! Lord Nelson is the last of a remarkable class of locomotive, all of which caught people’s attention. From their immense speed & power, to the challenges they presented to crews, this class of 16 spurred on the race to have the most powerful 4-6-0 in the world.
Join us as we take a look at the story of the locomotive that was born out of innovation and has earned its place as part of the national collection.
