Just over 75 years ago, the Mallard set the world record for the fastest ever steam locomotive when it hurtled down the East Coast Main Line at 126mph. Yesterday the iconic train was back on the ...
The 1930s were a golden period for the railways as it saw great developments and some iconic locomotives being built. The fact that the less labour-intensive and more efficient diesel-electrics were ...
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The sculpture of a British transport engineering icon soon to be unveiled at King's Cross train station has caused an almighty row among his fans. Sir Nigel Gresley is the famous transportation ...
Although other engines have tried to claim the record, the Mallard’s top speed of 126m/h (202km/h) still stands. There have been faster electric- and diesel-powered locomotives but because designers ...
A headstone for the driver of the historic Mallard locomotive has been unveiled at a Doncaster cemetery. Thousands of pounds was raised to mark the grave of Joseph Duddington who set the world steam ...
Mallard broke the world speed record for steam in 1938 at 126mph (203km/h) near Grantham, Lincolnshire The world's fastest steam locomotive has been moved onto the tracks at York station for the first ...
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