The coal was hot. The crew were ready. On July 3rd, 1938, the 4468 Mallard, an A4-class steam locomotive, was performing an alleged brake test for its London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) owners.

And yet, it was in this climate that Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive, was created. Speed was not only seen as the ultimate sign of modernity during this era, but also a symbol of ...

LNER Class 4 engine broke the world speed record of 126mph along the East Coast Line new Grantham in July 1938 The locomotive has ... Gathering' to celebrate the Mallard's achievement is taking ...

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 ...

A statue of railway engineer Sir Nigel Gresley has ruffled a few feathers - because it did not include a duck at the designer's feet. A mallard was originally included as Sir Nigel enjoyed ...

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 ...

The world's fastest steam locomotive has been moved onto the tracks at York station for the first time in 30 years. Mallard broke the world speed record for steam in 1938 at 126mph (203km/h).