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 ...

A world record-breaking locomotive has received its final clean and polish ahead of its 75th anniversary celebrations. On 3 July 1938 the Mallard steam locomotive reached speeds of 126mph along the ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

THE sister of the world’s fastest steam locomotive Mallard has joined it on display at the National Railway Museum in York. The Dwight D Eisenhower has been undergoing cosmetic restoration work after ...

Trainspotters were given a rare treat as the Mallard steam locomotive was hauled from its usual home to return to the scene of its record-breaking run 75 years ago. The engine left York, where it is ...

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). It came ...