{"product_id":"gresley-class-n2-no-1744-lner-steam-locomotive-11oz-mug","title":"Gresley Class N2 No. 1744 LNER Steam Locomotive 11oz Mug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCelebrate classic British steam heritage with this \u003cstrong\u003e11oz ceramic mug featuring Gresley Class N2 No. 1744\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003evintage railway poster-style design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGNR\/LNER Class N2\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003e0-6-2T side tank steam locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by \u003cstrong\u003eSir Nigel Gresley\u003c\/strong\u003e and introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e1920\u003c\/strong\u003e. No. \u003cstrong\u003e1744\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially significant as the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest surviving locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most distinctive preserved tank engines from the LNER story. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1744 numbering\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the locomotive’s early identity. It later carried several other numbers, including \u003cstrong\u003eLNER No. 4744\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLNER No. 9523\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Railways No. 69523\u003c\/strong\u003e. So no, 1744 is not a random number slapped on the front for decoration. It is part of the locomotive’s genuine history, because apparently one number per engine was too merciful. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug features \u003cstrong\u003eheritage-inspired artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with a nostalgic railway poster feel, combining \u003cstrong\u003eclassic typography, station scenery, LNER-style green tones, and the compact charm of the N2 tank engine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for steam train fans, LNER enthusiasts, Gresley admirers, heritage railway supporters, model railway collectors, or anyone who appreciates classic British railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11oz ceramic mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003eGresley Class N2 No. 1744\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLNER \/ Great Northern Railway-inspired design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage railway poster-style artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for steam train lovers and railway collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eSir Nigel Gresley\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLNER\u003c\/strong\u003e, and preserved steam heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Only Rail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57399470162300,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/0182\/8988\/files\/front_c2533900-9345-4a41-8669-c1492d67cfae.jpg?v=1788441860","url":"https:\/\/www.onlyrail.co.uk\/products\/gresley-class-n2-no-1744-lner-steam-locomotive-11oz-mug","provider":"Only Rail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}