In the first of a series of special features highlighting the best of British railway engineering, TREVOR JONES turns his attention to the imposing Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2s by explaining their importance and showing their potential in model form ahead of Hornby’s new release.
Above: The second ‘P2’ 2002 Earl Marischal was distinct from 2001 by the use of Walscharts valve gear and its dual panel smoke deflectors. It also had a different shape to its running plate which curved down underneath the smoke deflectors. Photography, Trevor Jones.
announcement of the ‘P2’ trilogy in the 2021 catalogue will bring brand new models one of Britain’s most powerful steam locomotives to the market for ‘OO’ gauge. Modelling 2002 Earl Marischal in original condition, 2003 Lord President in streamlined form and new build locomotive 2007 Prince of Wales – all with detail differences – they will build on the 2014 produced model of 2001 Cock o’ the North providing the locomotives that all LNER aficionados have longed for readyto-run, and to Hornby’s highest specification.
The first two ‘P2’ 2-8-2s were authorised in February 1933 and numbered 2001 Cock o’ the North and 2002 Earl Marischal. However, before the final design was completed the order for the…
