The first photograph (left) depicts an 'A4' class 4-6-2 locomotive designed by LNER Chief Mechanical Engineer (Sir) Nigel Gresley, No.60022 Mallard. The latter still holds the world record for a steam locomotive at 126 mph. The class of 35 were built between 1935 and 1938. The title of the puzzle is Mallard. The title of the same artwork, available as a print from various Internet sources, is Mallard at Cockburn's Path. The class was well known for speed and Mallard is pictured on express passenger duties. Six locos are preserved; two in USA/Canada, four in the UK (including Mallard).
The second jigsaw shows a 'Castle' class 4-6-0 locomotive designed by GWR Chief Mechanical Engineer Charles Collett, No.7005 Sir Edward Elgar, re-named in 1957, (previously named Lamphy Castle). The class of 171 were built in batches over 27 years, 1923 to 1950. The title of the puzzle is Castles and Pannier Tanks, as a small 0-6-0 pannier tank locomotive, No.9626 is also included to the right of the jigsaw picture. The title of Price's artwork, available as a print from various Internet sources, is Sonning Cutting. No.7005 is also pictured hauling an express passenger train; the pannier tank is on freight duties. Several examples of both classes are preserved on our Heritage Railways / Museums etc.
