Class A3 2502 Hyperion

buckjumper · Post by **buckjumper** » Fri Jan 27, 2012 1:42 pm

I'm trying to find pre-War photographs of 2502 Hyperion, but so far have only found post-War images after renumbering.

Is anyone aware of any books which definitely have such a photo?

Thanks in advance!

Platform10 · Post by **Platform10** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:45 am

Hi Backjumper,

Locomotives of Sir Nigel Gresley by O. S. Nock published 1945 has a rather small image of Hyperion leaving Hawick on an Edinburgh - St Pancras train. I don't know what level of detail you are looking for and the camera of the day had a typically "soft" lens, but 2508 it is.

Platform10 · Post by **Platform10** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:46 am

correction - that's 2502 it is!!!

jwealleans · Post by **jwealleans** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:11 am

Have you found this picture, Adrian?

Old Time Workshop also list one from 1936 (Ref JJ2387).

buckjumper · Post by **buckjumper** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:35 pm

Thank you for all the suggestions so far, both on and off forum, all much appreciated. This is all background research for a future 7mm model, so any further suggestions will be gratefully received. Jonathan, that link has the most useful shot so far.

52D · Post by **52D** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:27 pm

Sorry Adrian i found the postcard but its 2577 on the train, i will keep looking though.

buckjumper · Post by **buckjumper** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:47 pm

Thanks George.

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