It's 68 years today since Mallard set the steam speed record at 126 MPH.
Maybe she'll be back in steam for the 100th.
Happy 68th Anniversary
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As the NRM say;
Mallard is one of 6 A4’s remaining in the world today. Four are in this country including Sir Nigel Gresley, Union of South African and Bittern, the remaining two Dominion of Canada and Dwight D Eisenhower are abroad. The British locomotives are already operating on the mainline and those wishing to experience a ride behind an A4 can do so with.
Mallard is one of the most original survivors that to this day still holds the steam speed record and In order to return Mallard to steam it would mean destroying much of its original equipment.
It was last in steam for its 50 th Anniversary in 1988 when it given a limited overhaul and operated under strict restrictions for a small number of steamings. Changes in regulations and safety critical standards mean than this is no longer possible.
It's not as if there isn't one out there is it?
Mallard is one of 6 A4’s remaining in the world today. Four are in this country including Sir Nigel Gresley, Union of South African and Bittern, the remaining two Dominion of Canada and Dwight D Eisenhower are abroad. The British locomotives are already operating on the mainline and those wishing to experience a ride behind an A4 can do so with.
Mallard is one of the most original survivors that to this day still holds the steam speed record and In order to return Mallard to steam it would mean destroying much of its original equipment.
It was last in steam for its 50 th Anniversary in 1988 when it given a limited overhaul and operated under strict restrictions for a small number of steamings. Changes in regulations and safety critical standards mean than this is no longer possible.
It's not as if there isn't one out there is it?