Britain ' s Most Powerful Engine , Streamlined Leaves London On First Run To Doncaster . Moons Meg , the latest type of streamlined locomotive and the most powerful passenger engine in Britain , left King ' s Cross Station on its first run to Doncaster . The locomotive weighs over 165 tons and was built specially for the East Coast services where there are steep gradients . Photo shows : Mons Meg leaving King ' s Cross for Doncaster pulling a train 550 tons in weight . 21 Aug 1936
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6733 x 5182 px | 57 x 43.9 cm | 22.4 x 17.3 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
26 May 2020Photographer:
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