The LNER Encyclopedia

I was just thinking the other day, we (and by "we" I mean Richard ) have covered a large series of locomotives that weren't "true" LNER examples, and was wondering if it may be worth putting up a locomotives (or article) page detailing the Proposed Locomotives that never got further than the drawing board (eg. Gresley's Pre-A1 1915 Pacific, the 4-8-2 "Super Pacific", etc).

It would make for an even further detailed guide of all things LNER, including some things that never got past proposal stage or were scuttled by outside factors (WWII, Nationalisation...)

Does this idea hold water, or is it getting a little too radical?

Could do - perhaps in the technical area of the articles section.

I would need a source of information though. There are drawings and some text in the RCTS books, but I was under the impression it was a bit patchy as to what was covered and in how much detail.

Richard

I knew that the RCTS books had some information too but, not having them myself, I'm not sure of the level of detail either...

From what I've heard there may be a wealth of information at the NRM in York. I know that it's not readily-accessible for a lot of the members here, but some others may have gleaned some information from them without even knowing it! Or turned it up in the course of their own research. Maybe a call to anyone who may have any further information perhaps?

But again, as I said before, it's just an idea

I'd love to see something on this, alway a fascinating 'what if' area. Janes published many years ago a booked called (I think) Locomotives that Never Were, replete with superb paintings.