Description: (Engineer)
Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE, a renowned British railway engineer, is famous for his work as Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). He designed iconic steam locomotives like the LNER Class A1 and A4, which included the record-breaking Flying Scotsman and Mallard. Gresley's innovative three-cylinder design, featuring the Gresley conjugated valve gear, revolutionized locomotive efficiency and performance. His engines were celebrated for their elegance and superior mechanical capabilities, establishing him as one of Britain's most distinguished locomotive engineers.