🚂⚓ The Pride of the Southern Railway! The SR Merchant Navy Class steam locomotives were powerful, elegant, and ahead of their time. Designed by Oliver Bulleid during the 1940s, these express passenger engines combined speed, strength, and innovation – hauling prestigious trains like the Golden Arrow and Bournemouth Belle. 🎥 In this video, we uncover the story of the Merchant Navy Class – from their groundbreaking design to their rebuilds and preservation, and why they remain icons of British s

With Canadian Pacific set to return next month, we wanted to share what the Merchant Navy class locomotives were really like back in the day. To find out we chatted to Bob Cartwright, an ex-BR driver who started his career at Eastleigh whose many duties included working these magnificent machines! Be a part of history in motion and be among the first to ride behind Canadian Pacific. Find out more about our Canadian Pacific Launch events here: https://watercressline.co.uk/special-days/canadian-pa