Great Northern Steam Company has been building Traction Engines and Railway Locomotives for over 15 Years. GNS is based within the historic town of Darlington, home of the Railway Locomotive.
After the Success of Tornado, GNS have embarked on another exciting project to build the first G5 Locomotive since the turn of the century.
The G5s were noted for being sturdy, working long and economical careers. They worked throughout the North-East of England, and could be found on both branch lines and the heavier suburban lines. They were regularly clocked at 60mph on the Middlesbrough to Newcastle services.
The G5s survived pretty much intact to 1949. The first withdrawal was in 1950, but most were withdrawn between 1955 and 1958 as they were replaced by diesel railcars and DMUs (diesel multiple units). The last G5 was withdrawn in 1958.
Unfortunately not a single G5 survived into preservation.
The G5 is due to be completed during 2010, and will be seen and appreciated by many for years to come.
GNS is looking for steam locomotive enthusiasts and investors to become part it’s exciting new project to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Find out more.
