The Standard Class 9F was the last of the British Rail Standardised classes.
Designed for fast, heavy freight over long distances. It was one of the most powerful steam locomotives ever built in Britain. 251 were built between 1954 to 1960, but with the end of steam already on the horizon they were short-lived, some serving for just 5 years.
92220 'Evening Star' was the last steam locomotive built for British Rail and was already earmarked for preservation before it was built, and survives today with 8 others of the class.
British Rail Standard Class 9F
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