The Modified Bulleid Pacifics: A Comprehensive Photographic Portfolio of One of Britain's Most Iconic Steam Locomotives

The Modified Bulleid Pacifics were a series of steam locomotives designed by Oliver Bulleid for the Southern Railway in the 1940s and 1950s. They were a development of the earlier Bulleid Pacifics, and incorporated a number of modifications and improvements. The Modified Bulleid Pacifics were some of the most powerful and efficient steam locomotives ever built, and they played a major role in the modernization of the Southern Railway.

This portfolio presents a comprehensive collection of photographs of the Modified Bulleid Pacifics. The photographs were taken over a period of many years, and they capture the locomotives in a variety of settings. The portfolio includes images of the locomotives in service on the Southern Railway, as well as images of them in preservation.

The Modified Bulleid Pacifics (Locomotive Portfolios)

by Peter Macinnis

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The Modified Bulleid Pacific Classes

There were three classes of Modified Bulleid Pacifics:

* The Merchant Navy class was the largest and most powerful of the three classes. It was designed for express passenger trains. * The Battle of Britain class was a slightly smaller and less powerful version of the Merchant Navy class. It was also designed for express passenger trains. * The West Country class was the smallest and least powerful of the three classes. It was designed for mixed traffic duties.

The Design of the Modified Bulleid Pacifics

The Modified Bulleid Pacifics were a significant departure from the earlier Bulleid Pacifics. They incorporated a number of new features, including:

* A larger boiler * A more powerful engine * A modified valve gear * A new type of tender

These modifications resulted in a locomotive that was more powerful, efficient, and reliable than its predecessors.

The Performance of the Modified Bulleid Pacifics

The Modified Bulleid Pacifics were some of the most powerful and efficient steam locomotives ever built. They were capable of hauling heavy trains at high speeds. The Merchant Navy class was the most powerful of the three classes, and it was capable of hauling trains of up to 1,000 tons at speeds of up to 100 mph.

The Legacy of the Modified Bulleid Pacifics

The Modified Bulleid Pacifics were a major success for the Southern Railway. They were some of the most powerful and efficient steam locomotives ever built, and they played a major role in the modernization of the Southern Railway. The Modified Bulleid Pacifics are still remembered today as some of the finest steam locomotives ever built.

This portfolio is a comprehensive collection of photographs of the Modified Bulleid Pacifics. The photographs capture the locomotives in a variety of settings, and they provide a valuable record of these iconic locomotives. The portfolio is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of British steam locomotives.

The Modified Bulleid Pacifics (Locomotive Portfolios)

by Peter Macinnis

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	127960 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	273 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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