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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by neildimmer, Aug 23, 2015.

  1. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    according to LNER build dates 60043 was the only A3 built in 1935 exactly 12 months after the penultimate loco (60042)
    wondering why the 12 month delay, any ideas?
    60043 Brown Jack
    https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/LNERSteam/Gresley-Locomotives/Gresley-A1A3/2508-60043-Built-1935-Doncaste/250860043/i-khPqVWs
    https://railway-photography.smugmug.com/LNERSteam/Gresley-Locomotives/Gresley-A1A3/2508-60043-Built-1935-Doncaste/250860043/i-zmtGwxj
    Neil
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    If you look at the Doncaster works numbers it looks as though 60043 was started in sequence but my guess is that the first batch of A4s had greater priority early in 1935 and so the A3 completion date slipped.
     
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  3. LesterBrown

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    2507 ex-works 12/34, 2508 (43) ex-works 1/35. Where's the gap?
     
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