The Merchant Navy Pacifics can stand comparison with all the other Class 8P 4-6-2s of the constituent companies that formed British Railways in 1948. The debate as to which was the best will continue for as long as there are Railway enthusiasts. I think it sufficient to say that 35028 CLAN LINE was a magnificent sight, hard at work in the Surrey Hills hauling "The British Pullman" on Saturday 11th December 2021.