City of Truro – GWR No. 3440 – JC12
Designed by George Jackson Churchward and built in 1903 at the Great Western Works in Swindon. Some claim that Number 3440 City of Truro was the first steam locomotive to attain 100mph, but this has been the subject of much debate over the years ! City of Truro is now part of the national collection. See a video here : City of Truro Mug Video
Clan Line – BR Merchant Navy Class No. 35028 – JC6
35028 was built at Eastleigh locomotive works in 1948 and frequently worked the prestige expresses, Golden Arrow, the Bournemouth Belle and the Atlantic Coast Express. In August 1967, Clan Line was bought by the Merchant Navy Locomotive Preservation Society and is currently still running on the main line. See a video here : Clan Line Mug Video
Duchess of Rutland – BR Coronation Class No. 46228 – JC11
The duchesses were express passenger locomotives designed by Sir William Stanier for the London Midland and Scottish railway. Three of these magnificent machines have survived into preservation. See a video here : Duchess Mug Video
Flying Scotsman – BR A3 Class No. 60103 – JC8
The most famous locomotive in the world – built in 1923 for the LNER at Doncaster to a design by Sir Nigel Gresley. Flying Scotsman was selected to appear at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924 and went onto achieve 2 world records and appear in the first British talking movie. Flying Scotsman is now touring the country after a 12 year restoration project.
Mallard – LNER A4 No. 4468 – JC5
4468 Mallard was built at Doncaster in 1938 for the London North Eastern Railway. On 3 July 1938 Mallard attained a speed of 126mph – a world speed record which still stands to this day. Mallard is preserved as part of the national collection. See a video here : Mallard Mug Video