VISITORS to the National Railway Museum could be forgiven for thinking the Mallard has returned for a flying visit.
However, the LNER A4 Class locomotive in the museum’s car park is actually No. 4462 Bittern, renamed and numbered to represent No. 4492 Dominion of New Zealand which was part of a batch of A4s designed to celebrate the coronation of George VI.
No. 4492 Dominion of New Zealand worked on the Coronation Service, between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh.
Steve Davies, director of the National Railway Museum, said: “The A4s are among the most famous steam locomotives in the world, so this flying visit from Mallard’s ‘sister’ during the Easter holidays is a chance for the rail fan in the family to see something really special. The museum’s free Easter Japan festival, with live martial arts and music performances, is sure to keep the rest of the family entertained.”
For more information about the Dominion of New Zealand and visiting locomotives to the National Railway Museum, visit nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/locomotivemoves
The Dominion of New Zealand will be on display in York until April 22.
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