When you think about it Gresley was way ahead of his time design wise as well as from an engineering point of view was'nt he. The A4's still look modern today, and the A3's dont betray their age by the design of them.
I still think that his "perfect" engine was the V2. It is so in proportion, it is perfect.
Paul.

I've only ever seen a few photos of the Fell loco. It was certainly an...erm.. interesting design:)

I saw GT3 'in the flesh' several times when it ran on the old Great Central line and I even 'cabbed' it at Leicester Central shed. It looked as if it had been designed to appeal to steam loco enthusiasts, quite different to 18000 (or18100)

Hello everyone, I know I'm probably suggesting to a steam era crowd but why not a badger? if Hornby can produce a 390 (with just 52 and a half examples that all look the same!) and the eurostar (who actually buys them?) then why not an 89!