The London and North Western Railway "Precursor" Class was a type of 4-4-0 steam locomotive designed by the company's Chief Mechanical Engineer, George Whale. Introduced in 1904, it should not be conf
No. 513, Precursor in photographic grey livery
Precursor Class no. 1117 Vandal at Shrewsbury engine shed, soon after emerging from Crewe Works in November 1904 (from an old postcard).