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The article offers information on the Britannia class Standard Pacific steam locomotives which were built and operated by railroad company British Railways during the 1950-1960 era. Topics discussed include the origin of these locomotives, allocation of the locomotives and details on their design. Details on their withdrawals which occurred from 1965-1968 are also presented.

The article presents a history of Royal Air Force (RAF) stations after whom Battle of Britain class Pacifics locomotives were named, and overview of their selected locomotives through to their withdrawal by British Railways including RAF Croydon and Battle of Britain Light Pacific No 34057.

The article discusses the evolution of the steam locomotive Pacific that once controlled the express passenger trains in Great Britain. Information about the success of the service and its design and construction, is provided. Also examined are the structure of the locomotive, wheel alignment and boilers and cylinders.

In this article, the author focuses on railways in England's Exeter central station and the West Country post World War II. Topics discussed include travelling in Castle' class 4-6-0 No 5044 Earl of Dunraven of Atlantic Coast Express, his regret of not keeping records during 1946-1947, timing of A4' Pacific No E22 Mallard of London & North Eastern Railway, and West Country Pacifics providing route knowledge to Western and Southern enginemen of the U.S.

The article offers brief information on various locomotives including HO scale General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive, N scale GP15-1 diesel locomotive and Ho scale Pacific car & Foundry boxcar by Pacific Car & Foundry Co.

Presents information for modeling the Texas and Pacific Railroads' 4-6-2 Pacific type passenger locomotives. History of the locomotive; Paint and lettering; Operations.

In this article, the author discusses evolution of big model railroad cars from 1947 to 1989. Topics discussed include previously big meant for American Flyer or Lionel Standard Wide Gauge trains, now big trains having different meaning featuring Wide gauges and joined LGB, and standard heavyweight passenger cars and range of freight accompanied Pacifics, shorty fluted streamliners.

Evaluates the HO scale United States Railroad Administration light Pacific locomotives from Athearn Incorporated. Railroads which received copies of the Pacific-type locomotives; Design features and measurements.

The article discusses the asbestos lagging and thin sheet-metal jacketing of Little River 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotives. Topics mention including the asbestos and wet lagging are the primary concerns in the preservation of a steam locomotive, sounding equipped model and confining of roster to a single locomotive which minimize the costs.

The article focuses on Pacific locomotives spotted by the author including Battle of Britain class Pacifics being reclaimed by various organizations for preservation and one of the Merchant Navy class Pacifics being preserved in National Railway Museum in York, England.

The article offers information on the development of model locomotives inspired from the U. S. Railroad Administration (USRA)-type heavy Pacific locomotives. Topics discussed include Tenshodo brass Southern Ps-4 locomotive imported by Pacific Fast Mail, distributor of brass locomotives; heavy pacific locomotive of Baltimore and Ohio, 20 P-7s; and manufacturer of model railroads Lionel cataloging an exquisite 2004 imported 1/4 scale-tinplate Southern Ps-4 crescent limited.

An image from photographer Duncan Langtree is presented of a line-up of three LMS Pacific locomotives including the 6201 Princess Elizabeth, 46233 Duchess of Sutherland and 46203 Princess Margaret Rose, at the Princess Royal Class Locomotive base at Butterley, England, on July 30, 2016.

The article reports that Bulleid West Country class Pacific 34007 Wadebridge has been damaged by a fire on the footplate on December 30, 2007 in Great Britain. The fire damages the pressure and vacuum gauges, copper pipework, electric lightning, backhead cladding and tender lockers. Moreover, the Pacific would remain stored at Ropley in the first week of January 2008, but it will be moved in the middle of the month for repair.

The article reports that A1 Steam Locomotive Trust company is ensuring that its brand new "A1" 60163 Tornado locomotive meets the target of January 2008 for its first steaming. The Peppercorn company designed "Pacific" locomotive is built entirely from scratch using original drawings. The Trust is aiming to have Tornado ready for main line service in September 2008.

The article provides information on steam hauled services offered during the Severn Valley Railway's annual autumn festival held on September 22 to 24, 2006. It is stated that more than 250 locomotive movements took place during the festival which saw steamed hauled services that run continuously for 58 hours. The show features LMS Pacifics 6201 Princess Elizabeth and 6233 Duchess of Sutherland. The event was the first opportunity for people to see an eight-coach rake of LMS Stanier carriage.

Reports on the progress of the extensive overhaul of standard of A4 class Pacific No. 60019. Schedule for the A4's first mainline tour; Route for the A4's first mainline tour; Preparation of Mid-Hants Railway PLC BR Standard Class 9F No. 92212 to set for the mainline in 2006.