Nigel Gresley
- January 11, 2024
- Engineer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Nigel Gresley |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 19, 1876(1876-06-19) |
| Age | 148 |
| Date Of Death | 1941-04-05 |
| Birthplace | Edinburgh |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Scotland |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Nigel Gresley Biography
| Birthday | Jun 19 |
| Birth Year | 1876 |
Nigel Gresley is one of the most popular and richest Engineer who was born on June 19, 1876 in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. British engineer and engineer is believed to be responsible for the creation of some of Britain’s most well-known steam locomotives. He was Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London and North Eastern Railway.
He was made a knight in the reign of Edward Henry VIII, King of England VIII..
The birth occurred during one of his mother’s visits to the Gynecologist.
Nigel Gresley Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Engineer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Nigel Gresley is one of the richest Engineer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Nigel Gresley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended school in Sussex and also at Marlborough College.
A locomotive of his broke the record as the most powerful steam engine on the planet at speeds of 126 miles per hour.
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Who is Nigel Gresley Dating?
According to our records, Nigel Gresley married to Ethel Frances Fullagar. As of December 1, 2023, Nigel Gresley’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Nigel Ranked on the list of most popular Engineer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Nigel Gresley celebrates birthday on June 19 of every year.
What did Nigel Gresley invent?
His invention of a three-cylinder design with only two sets of Walschaerts valve gear , the Gresley conjugated valve gear, produced smooth running and power at lower cost than would have been achieved with a more conventional three sets of Walschaerts gear.
Where is locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley?
During 1994, Sir Nigel Gresley spent some time at the Great Central Railway then at the East Lancashire Railway. The locomotive then moved to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in 1996, and is now based there.
What was the fastest steam train built by Sir Nigel Gresley?
Built in 1937, Sir Nigel Gresley, named after its designer, set a speed record of 112 mph (180 km/h) on 23 May 1959 with a full train of passengers.
What train did Nigel Gresley design?
He was the designer of some of the most famous steam locomotives in Britain, including the LNER Class A1 and LNER Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific engines.
Who invented the Mallard train?
Built in March 1938, Mallard is part of the A4 class of locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley when he was Chief Engineer at the LNER. Its innovative streamlined wedge-shaped design bore no resemblance to the preceeding A3 class (of which Flying Scotsman was an example) and was very much a product of 1930s Britain.