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.