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Churchward Star class

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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added some new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars

    This collection features 4000-4010 built 1906/07
    https://railway-photography.smugmug...00-Star-Class/4001-4010-Star-Series/i-s8CPL23

    This collection features 4011–4020 Knight Series built 1908
    https://railway-photography.smugmug...0-Star-Class/40114020-Knight-Series/i-Dsq9wWf

    A third series of ten further locomotives appeared during 1909 (Swindon Lot 178), numbered 4021-30 and named after British Kings. The framing for these had curved ends under the cab and over the cylinders. In June 1909, No. 4021 King Edward was built with a Swindon No. 3 superheater but the remainder had saturated steam boilers until 1910-13. King Edward notably hauled the funeral train for the funeral of King Edward VII on 20 May 1910; the mourners included nine kings and emperors, the largest number of crowned monarchs ever to travel in the same train. The class were all renamed during 1927 to allow for their names to be used on the new King Class. Instead, they were given names of a country followed by the word 'Monarch' (e.g. The Norwegian Monarch). However, several of the names relating to enemy countries were removed during the Second World War (1940-1). They were all withdrawn between 1934 and 1952. (from Wiki)
    https://railway-photography.smugmug...00-Star-Class/4021-4030-King-Series/i-gMfLfzB


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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added a large collection Churchward’s Star class 4031-4040 The ‘Queen series’


    Queen series


    No. 4034 Queen Adelaide

    A fourth series of ten further locomotives appeared during 1910 and 1911 (Swindon Lot 180). They were numbered 4031-40 and named after British Queens. This series (and subsequent members of the class) were all built with a Swindon No. 3 superheater. This series was fitted with new style 3,500 imp gal (16,000 l; 4,200 US gal) tenders. Two examples (No. 4032 Queen Alexandra and No. 4037 Queen Philippa) were rebuilt as Castle class locomotives in 1926. The remainder were withdrawn by British Railways between 1950 and 1952.


    14 new photos Starting with


    4031 Queen Mary Saturday only. North –West Express near Patchway

    https://tinyurl.com/y2jrhq58
     
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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added a large collection Churchward’s Star class 4041-4045 The ‘Prince Series’
    Five further locomotives appeared in 1913 (Swindon Lot 195). These were numbered 4041–5 and named after the sons of King George V. No. 4041 was built with enlarged 15 in × 26 in (381 mm × 660 mm) diameter cylinders giving a tractive effort of 27,800 lbf (123.66 kN). Once this was proved to be beneficial, this size gradually became the standard for the class, as they visited the works for their periodic overhaul. The boilers were given top-feed apparatus which also later became standard for the whole class. The locomotives were all withdrawn by British Railways between 1950 and 1953.
    Starting with
    4041 Prince of Wales c1939
    https://tinyurl.com/yxfhodob

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    Star series
    The first series of ten locomotives were built at Swindon in 1907 (Lot 168) numbered 4001-4010 and named after well-known Stars, perpetuating the names of the earlier broad gauge GWR Star Class of 1838. All except for No. 4010 Western Star were built without superheaters. No. 4010 received a 'Swindon No. 1' superheater and the remainder received superheated boilers between August 1909 and October 1912. No. 4009 Shooting Star was rebuilt as a member of the Castle Class in April 1925. The surviving members of the series were withdrawn 1932-1951, although No. 4003 Lode Star was preserved.
    I have added 6 new photos to this collection starting here with
    4003 Lode Star Old Oak Common c1930
    https://tinyurl.com/y6jn4w79
    also one that had a name change
    4007 Swallowfield Park (formally Rising Star) Swindon works yard c1938
    https://tinyurl.com/yydlv3kb


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    Knight series
    A second series of ten similar locomotives appeared in 1908 (Swindon Lot 173), with improved bogies, numbered 4011–20 and named after historical knights. Nos. 4011 was built with a Swindon No. 1 superheater, the remainder were fitted with the standard No.3 superheater between 1909 and 1911. They were withdrawn between 1932 and 1951.

    I have added 7 new photos to this collection
    Starting here with
    4012 Knight of the Thistle Shrewsbury
    https://tinyurl.com/y2u9v73z

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    Churchward Star class : Star series 4021-4030 'King Series
    King series
    A third series of ten further locomotives appeared during 1909 (Swindon Lot 178), numbered 4021-30 and named after British Kings. The framing for these had curved ends under the cab and over the cylinders. In June 1909, No. 4021 King Edward was built with a Swindon No. 3 superheater but the remainder had saturated steam boilers until 1910-13. King Edward notably hauled the funeral train for the funeral of King Edward VII on 20 May 1910; the mourners included nine kings and emperors, the largest number of crowned monarchs ever to travel in the same train. The class were all renamed during 1927 to allow for their names to be used on the new King Class. Instead, they were given names of a country followed by the word 'Monarch' (e.g. The Norwegian Monarch). However, several of the names relating to enemy countries were removed during the Second World War. They were all withdrawn between 1934 and 1952.
    I have added 10 new photos to this collection all taken in the 1920’s & 1930’s when all carried names
    Collection starts here fittingly with
    4021 British Monarch taken in 1948 at Shrewsbury
    https://tinyurl.com/68dh5dbx
    continuing on with
    4022 unknown location (Belgian Monarch name removed May 1940) the only one of this batch without a nameplate
    https://tinyurl.com/ypj255xd

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    Churchward Star class ‘Queen series’

    A fourth series of ten further locomotives appeared during 1910 and 1911 (Swindon Lot 180). They were numbered 4031-40 and named after British Queens. This series (and subsequent members of the class) were all built with a Swindon No. 3 superheater. This series was fitted with new style 3,500 imp gal (16,000 l; 4,200 US gal) tenders. Two examples (No. 4032 Queen Alexandra and No. 4037 Queen Philippa) were rebuilt as Castle class locomotives in 1926. The remainder were withdrawn by British Railways between 1950 and 1952.
    I have added a new collection featuring the Star class Queen series 4031-4040
    Starting here with
    4032 which was rebuilt as a Castle
    4032 Queen Alexandra Newton Abbot shed yard c1927
    https://tinyurl.com/3usw7cfk
    Full collection starts here with
    4031 Queen Mary
    https://tinyurl.com/4sw8k3ye

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    I have added a lot of new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars
    This collection features the 'Princess series' 4046-4060 built 1914
    Princess series
    The GWR experienced a substantial growth in long distance passenger traffic immediately before the First World War requiring a further series of fifteen locomotives during the first six months of 1914 (Swindon Lot 199). These were numbered 4046–60 and named after British princesses. They were all built with 15 in (381 mm) diameter cylinders and had improved boilers compared to the previous batch. They also introduced an improved four-cone vacuum ejector made necessary to improve braking on the increasingly long passenger trains.[10] The locomotives were all withdrawn by British Railways between 1950 and 1957

    This collection also features the oldest surviving Star class loco 4056 Princess Margaret which was withdrawn in October 1957
    Seen here in ex works condition
    4056 Princess Margaret Swindon works date unknown
    https://tinyurl.com/wfd49pj6
    Full collection of new photos starts here with
    4047 Princess Mary
    https://tinyurl.com/538qv6bf

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    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    I have added a lot of new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars
    This collection features 4061-4072 Abbey Series built 1922/1923 (4063-4072 rebuilt as Castles)
    Abbey series
    A final batch of sixteen further locomotives appeared in 1922-1923 (Swindon Lot 217). These were numbered 4061–72 and were named after famous Abbeys in the GWR territory. They were built with improved crank axles.[7] In 1937 Nos. 4063-4072 were all rebuilt as Castle Class locomotives, being renumbered 5083-5092 but retaining their original names. The remaining two locomotives were withdrawn by British Railways in 1956 and 1957.
    Including this photo of
    4066 Viscount Horne at Swindon works waiting to be rebuilt as a Castle class loco 5086
    https://tinyurl.com/us5r7bga
    also one of the last surviving Stars
    4061 Glastonbury Abbey Hatton Bank Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society (A.G.M. Special) 24th September 1955
    https://tinyurl.com/qod1tvxm
    Full collection starts here with
    4061 Glastonbury Abbey Swindon works SLS 'Star' Special 11th September 1955
    https://tinyurl.com/1edlfsua

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    I have added 3 new photos of Lode Star to the collection of Churchward Stars

    Star Class

    The first series of ten locomotives were built at Swindon in 1907 (Lot 168) numbered 4001-4010 and named after well-known Stars, perpetuating the names of the earlier broad gauge GWR Star Class of 1838 All except for No. 4010 Western Star were built without superheaters. No. 4010 received a 'Swindon No. 1' superheater and the remainder received superheated boilers between August 1909 and October 1912. No. 4009 Shooting Star was rebuilt as a member of the Castle Class in April 1925. The surviving members of the series were withdrawn 1932–1951,
    4003 Lode Star now preserved Swindon works stock shed 4th May 1958
    https://tinyurl.com/m65ttc4h
    4003 Lode Star Swindon works
    https://tinyurl.com/4scnyx58
    4003 Lode Star esconsed in museum
    https://tinyurl.com/mvdcx7je

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    I have added 3 new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars
    Knight series
    A second series of ten similar locomotives appeared in 1908 (Swindon Lot 173), with improved bogies, numbered 4011–20 and named after historical knights. Nos. 4011 was built with a Swindon No. 1 superheater, the remainder were fitted with the standard No.3 superheater between 1909 and 1911. They were withdrawn between 1932 and 1951.
    Including 4020 in B.R. era
    4020 minus Knight Commander nameplates on Swindon works dump 6th May 1951
    https://tinyurl.com/yckan7ja
    GWR era
    4011 Knight of the Garter unknown location
    https://tinyurl.com/2p9d9aa4
    4019 Knight Templar unknown location
    https://tinyurl.com/ycnd37tk

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    I have added 6 new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars
    King Class series
    Including this photo of
    4022 (previously named Belgium Monarch) Swindon works c1948 (British Railways can be seen on yet to be painted tender)
    https://tinyurl.com/3rrx4ff9
    New photos start here
    https://tinyurl.com/yc7ua52n

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    I have added 4 new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars
    Queen Class series
    Starting here with
    4033 Queen Victoria Banbury 1936
    https://tinyurl.com/2p8ura7c

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    I have added new photos to the collection of Churchward Stars
    This collection features 4061-4072 Abbey Series built 1922/1923 (4063-4072 rebuilt as Castles)
    Including this photo of
    4061 Glastonbury Abbey inside Swindon works with S.L.S. 'Star Special' rail tour 11th September 1955
    https://tinyurl.com/2nhxwwn9
    new photos start here with
    4061 Glastonbury Abbey Bristol T.M.
    https://tinyurl.com/2p98y4rj
    to
    4072 Tresco Abbey Didcot station 1931
    https://tinyurl.com/ykkst36r

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