Mallard 1948 Exchange Trials
Moderators: 52D, Tom F, Rlangham, Atlantic 3279, Blink Bonny, Saint Johnstoun
-
soulmansteve
- GNR J52 0-6-0T
- Posts: 26
- Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:11 pm
Mallard 1948 Exchange Trials
I acquired this wonderful image by an unknown photographer from a recent auction. The glass plate negative 'turned up' after no less than 65 years! It is of course 'Mallard' in sparkling E22 condition with what I assume is the 'ACE' at Exeter St. David's ready for departure. There is some confusion over the date with conflicting dates on the 'net'. I think this may be the ill-fated return journey on 9th June 1948 when 'Mallard' failed. I'm sure one of our expert viewers will confirm or refute this!
-
strang steel
- LNER A4 4-6-2 'Streak'
- Posts: 2356
- Joined: Tue May 18, 2010 3:54 pm
- Location: From 40F to near 82A via 88C
Re: Mallard 1948 Exchange Trials
It would be nice to have a link to the image, though.soulmansteve wrote:I acquired this wonderful image by an unknown photographer from a recent auction. The glass plate negative 'turned up' after no less than 65 years! It is of course 'Mallard' in sparkling E22 condition with what I assume is the 'ACE' at Exeter St. David's ready for departure. There is some confusion over the date with conflicting dates on the 'net'. I think this may be the ill-fated return journey on 9th June 1948 when 'Mallard' failed. I'm sure one of our expert viewers will confirm or refute this!
Aha! Found the other thread now.
That is a quality photo. Nothing of that nature comes up at auctions I attend, sadly.
John. My spotting log website is now at https://spottinglogs.co.uk/spotting-rec ... s-70s-80s/