LNER Class A4 4483 Kingfisher
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LNER Class A4 4483 Kingfisher was a Class A4
locomotive of the London and North Eastern Railway
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Kingfisher was built at Doncaster Works
in 1936 and entered service on 26 December of that year. It carried the name Kingfisher throughout its existence. During World War II
it was renumbered as 24. On nationalisation it was allotted the British Railways number of 60024. Kingfisher was used in its final years to work express trains from Glasgow
to Aberdeen
, along with fellow class members 60019 Bittern
and 60031 Golden Plover. The last of the A4 class in common use, it was withdrawn for scrapping on 5 September 1966 from Aberdeen Ferryhill
shed (61B). However due to a shortage of motive power available at the depot on the 14th September 1966, Kingfisher worked the 08:24 Glasgow to Aberdeen return trip which heralded the final revenue earning service for an A4.
Preservation plans were halted when problems were discovered with the engine's firebox and the locomotive was cut up by scrap merchants Hughes Bolckow Of North Blyth early the following year.
LNER Class A4
The Class A4 is a class of streamlined 4-6-2 steam locomotive, designed by Nigel Gresley for the London and North Eastern Railway in 1935. Their streamlined design gave them high-speed capability as well as making them instantly recognizable, and one of the class, 4468 Mallard, still claims the...
locomotive of the London and North Eastern Railway
London and North Eastern Railway
The London and North Eastern Railway was the second-largest of the "Big Four" railway companies created by the Railways Act 1921 in Britain...
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Kingfisher was built at Doncaster Works
Doncaster Works
Doncaster railway works is in the town of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.Always referred to as "the Plant", it was established by the Great Northern Railway in 1853, replacing the previous works in Boston and Peterborough...
in 1936 and entered service on 26 December of that year. It carried the name Kingfisher throughout its existence. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
it was renumbered as 24. On nationalisation it was allotted the British Railways number of 60024. Kingfisher was used in its final years to work express trains from Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
to Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
, along with fellow class members 60019 Bittern
LNER Class A4 4464 Bittern
4464 Bittern is a London and North Eastern Railway Class A4 steam locomotive. Built for the LNER in 1937 at Doncaster Works as works number 1866, it was originally numbered 4464. It was renumbered 19 on 16 August 1946 under the LNER 1946 renumbering scheme and after nationalisation in 1948 BR added...
and 60031 Golden Plover. The last of the A4 class in common use, it was withdrawn for scrapping on 5 September 1966 from Aberdeen Ferryhill
Aberdeen railway station
Aberdeen railway station is the main railway station in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the busiest railway station in Scotland north of the major cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh.- History :...
shed (61B). However due to a shortage of motive power available at the depot on the 14th September 1966, Kingfisher worked the 08:24 Glasgow to Aberdeen return trip which heralded the final revenue earning service for an A4.
Preservation plans were halted when problems were discovered with the engine's firebox and the locomotive was cut up by scrap merchants Hughes Bolckow Of North Blyth early the following year.