On July 3 1938, the A4 class locomotive Mallard raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph between Grantham and Peterborough to set a new steam locomotive world speed record - and the record still stands today.

Seventy-five years ago Mallard broke the world speed record for steam locomotives. ... (LNER). He designed some of ... including Flying Scotsman and Class A4 4-6-2 Pacific engines including ...

How did the LNER Class A4 set the world speed record for steam trains? We break down the science, mechanics, and history behind this legendary locomotive. More for You.

The two sides of the Century engine feature different historic images. Joe Duddington, driver of Mallard, is in the N of Century on this side. Picture: LNER. In 2021, Joe’s grave was formally ...

Mallard was built at LNER's Doncaster Works in South Yorkshire and was chosen as the perfect vehicle for the endeavor because it was the first of the class to be fitted with a double chimney.

The Steam Locomotive LNER A4 No. 60007, ... Pre-war, the Mallard, one of the same class, broke the world record for a steam train when it clocked 126mph in 1938.

At 3.15pm, the Steam Locomotive LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley crossed the King Edward Bridge over the Tyne on its journey north to Edinburgh in the year of LNER's 100th anniversary.

Stuart Thomas, Communications Director at LNER, said: “The story of Joe Duddington breaking the speed limit on the Mallard is incredible, and one we’re very proud to continue to share after ...

It is operated by the A4 Locomotive Society on behalf of its owners - the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Preservation Trust. It is now based at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.