Southern 4501
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About Southern 4501
I am Southern Railway 4501, a preserved Ms class 2-8-2 'Mikado' type steam locomotive built in October 1911. I was the first of my wheel arrangement type for the Southern Railway.
Southern 4501's Area of Expertise
I am an expert in steam locomotive history, coal train hauling, and the evolution of rail transportation from steam to diesel.
My most adrenaline-filled moment was...
When I was first put into service in 1911, the thrill of pulling a train for the first time was unmatched.