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Presenting the revamp of my British Railways 9F.

92203 Black Prince is preserved (irl) on the North Norfolk Railway .

92220 Evening Star is preserved (irl) in the National Collection, she was already selected for preservation when built, as she was the last steam engine built for BR.

92000 Crewe Works is preserved at the Sodor Railway Musuem as the class prototype.

92162 is preserved on the Coleford Preservation Railway after a stint working for the National Coal Board (who donated her to the railway)

92079 Brianna was purchased by the NWR, for Banking at Wellsworth due to her experience/time working on the Lickey Incline.

92210 was purchased by Caledonian Preservation Railway in 1964. While the line was focused on Caledonian locomotives and rolling stock, 92210 was only 5.25 years old when withdrawn, and the line couldn't pass up the opportunity of a basically new locomotive. She was painted in Caledonian Blue to help her blend in with the rest of the fleet, and has remained as such ever since.

92001 Murdoch is the second built 9F and was was delivered directly to the North Western Region (Railway) where she has remained ever since. When adpated for a childrens tv series in 2003, the Show portrayed her as male, much to her ire.

92167 Vulcan was one of the last two 9Fs in service, and quite famously broke a rod, forcing her to finish her service as a 2-8-2. She was purchased by the London New Eastern Railway directly from BR, and repaired.

92160 Hephaestus was the other of the last two 9Fs in service, and was run directly onto Chester and Holyhead Railway's lines and ownership at the end of the day.

92250 Tamerlane was the last steam engine built at Crewe Locomotive Works as was bought direct from British Railway by The Rose Line preservation society.

92187 Paddington Station, the first Swindon built 9F, is preserved on the Kingsbridge Branchline Railway.

92170 Brighton Belle ia preserved on the Spa Valley Railway.

92169 Minerva, one of the first withdrawn, was purchased by the London New Eastern Railway

Picture by Doug Smith

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show Bentley is presenting the EXP 9 F, an all-wheel drive luxury SUV Concept

Bentley EXP 9 F

Bentley EXP 9 F

The history of the Bentley company, founded in 1919 by the famous British engineer Walter Owen Bentley, is clearly divided into three stages: independent existence (1919-1931), as part of Rolls-Royce (1931-1998) and under the control of Volkswagen (1998-present) .).

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The most famous cars of this brand - the 3 Liter, 4 1/2 Liter and Speed ​​Six models - were created in Cricklewood, London in the first ten years of the company. All of them were in line with Bentley's idea of ​​a real sports car: fast, powerful, heavy, with a large engine and a luxurious interior. Such cars were equally suitable for both racing and everyday use, for which they were prized by wealthy British motorists. The company was supported by contributions from its wealthy fans known as the "Bentley Boys". Le Mans victories in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 glorified Bentley cars all over the world.

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Bentley EXP 9 F

The Bentley EXP 9F Concept heralded the company's entry into the luxury SUV market. Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, it served as a prototype for the 2016 Bentley Bentayga.

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Bentley EXP 9 F

It was an all-wheel drive station wagon of the Sport Utility Vehicle type, built on the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform, common to the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg. Under the hood was a 6-liter W12 biturbo engine from Bentley Continental. This is where the similarities between the concept car and the future production version end.

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Bentley EXP 9 F

The Bentley EXP 9F is a very large and heavy car, but its dynamic and muscular design indicates exceptional performance. At the front, there is a massive matrix grille and huge round headlights, under which are located the same size round air intakes in the form of turbines, framed by running lights.

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Bentley EXP 9 F At the rear are horizontal rectangular headlights with oval LEDs and oblong oval tailpipes. The turbine theme continues with unique 23-inch multi-blade alloy wheels. The fifth door consists of two parts: the lower one drops down and turns into a bench or picnic table, and the upper one has an awning in case of rain and two umbrellas.

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Bentley EXP 9 F

The interior of the Bentley EXP 9F is a combination of traditional luxury and high technology. The decoration uses leather, wood, wool, polished aluminum and bronze. The console consists of a flat control panel and touchscreen display, and 3D navigation is output directly to the TFT dashboard between two analogue dials.

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Bentley EXP 9 F

There are three driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Off-Road, which are activated depending on the road conditions analyzed by the computer via satellite. Rear passengers have access to folding tables with keyboards and internet connection, monitors in the front seat headrests, a champagne refrigerator in the center armrest and a panoramic glass roof.

Interior Bentley EXP 9 F

Bentley EXP 9 F, 2012 - Design Sketches

Bentley EXP 9 F

Dirk van Breckel, Bentley's design director, believes the new concept represents the absolute pinnacle of the SUV segment and a new benchmark for all manufacturers with crossover ranges. Naturally, the prototype was created in full accordance with the corporate design style - this applies both to the exterior and to the luxurious interior, built with extensive use of precious woods and expensive leather.

Specifications

Modification of the Bentley EXP 9F Concept

Years of issue 2012

Country UK

Manufacturer Bentley Motors, Volkswagen Group

Produced 1

Category Concepts

Body type Five-door station wagon

Technical details

Construction Space frame

Engine type W12

Engine displacement 5998 cm3

Engine location Front longitudinal

Power system Electronic fuel injection

Timing type DOHC

Valves per cylinder 4

Cooling Liquid

Duty cycle Four-stroke

Fuel category Gasoline

Supercharging 2 turbo KKK

Technical details

Compression ratio 9.0: 1

Maximum power 630 HP at 6000 rpm

Maximum torque 800 Nm @ 1700 rpm

Transmission 8-speed automatic ZF

Drive Full

Front suspension Independent pneumatic

Rear suspension Independent pneumatic

Front brakes Disc

Rear brakes Disc

Wheels 23 "

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Bentley EXP 9 F Concept '2012

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