144K views · 6.7K reactions | This locomotive was built in 1942 and withdrawn in 1965. It is a GWR 2884 class locomotive, number 3850. These locomotives were designed mainly to pull heavy freight trains. Seen here at Quorn & Woodhouse station on a recent visit to the Great Central Railway. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

72K views · 1.2K reactions | The Magnificent GWR Manor Class – A True...

🔥 GWR 111 The Great Bear — A Legend of British Steam 🔥 In the world of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, few names stir the imagination quite like The Great Bear. Built in 1908 and designed by the visionary George Jackson Churchward, this incredible machine was the first and only 4-6-2 “Pacific” locomotive to run on the GWR. At the time, she was the largest and most powerful locomotive ever seen in Britain, boasting huge 15-inch diameter cylinders and a massive 4,000-gallon tender. She

One School Trained Half of Black Doctors Founded in 1868 as America's first medical school open to all races and genders, Howard University College of Medicine has trained over half of Black doctors in the U.S. Despite being one of only four HBCU medical schools, Howard's 4,000 alumni represent a massive percentage of Black physicians nationwide, addressing health disparities in underserved communities. #HowardUniversity #HowardMedicalSchool #HBCU #BlackDoctors #AlexanderThomasAugusta #MedicalHi

36K views · 519 reactions | A masterclass with the renowned pianist and teacher Dmitri Bashkirov, focusing on Mendelssohn’s Variations sérieuses. It’s fascinating to witness his distinctive perspective on sound, phrasing, and interpretative depth. A true archival treasure from the International Keyboard Institute & Festival (IKIF) 2005 in New York. #bashkirov #dmitribashkirov #mendelssohn #variationsserieuses #pianists | History of Music | Facebook

Inside the Class 58: In the first part of our exclusive series, we dive into the history of legendary diesel locomotive driver Bob Dunn, as he shares his experiences and insights on operating the iconic Class 58, including memories of his days on the main line with West Coast. Discover the fascinating story behind this diesel locomotive as you join our cameras for an in-depth look inside the cab, exploring its unique features and layout. A big thank you to Bob for sharing his time and expertise!