The new locomotives were built in 1922-23 and named after famous London residents.
The program resulted in a cost savings of almost 50% over buying new locomotives.
The new locomotives were placed on time sensitive trains first.
A new locomotive constructed on these principles was put into operation.
The brand new locomotives left the works through this gate.
By the early 1980s, new electric locomotives in the form of Class 1600 were being introduced.
On the opposite side, a new locomotive of the other gauge will couple to the train.
The first new locomotive was built at the works in 1864.
The new locomotive was impressive for the times: huge, heavy, powerful and fast.
By 1968, the railroad decided it was time to purchase new locomotives.