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Mallard 4-6-2 steam locomotive, no 4468, 1938

Mallard 4-6-2 steam locomotive, no 4468, 1938



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Mallard 4-6-2 steam locomotive, no 4468, 1938

This class A4 locomotive was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the chief mechanical engineer for the London & North Eastern Railway and built at the railways works in Doncaster. On Sunday 3 July 1938 the locomotive reached a speed of 126 mph on a straight stretch of track between Grantham and Peterborough, achieving a new world record for steam locomotives which remains unbroken to this day. Shown hauling Post Office coach on the Manchester-Scarborough line

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This print showcases the iconic Mallard 4-6-2 steam locomotive, no 4468, in all its glory. Designed by the brilliant Sir Nigel Gresley, this class A4 locomotive was a masterpiece of engineering during its time. Built at the renowned Doncaster railway works for the London & North Eastern Railway, it quickly became a symbol of power and speed. On that fateful Sunday of July 3rd, 1938, history was made as this magnificent locomotive shattered records on a straight stretch of track between Grantham and Peterborough. With an astonishing speed of 126 mph, Mallard achieved what seemed impossible - a new world record for steam locomotives that remains unbroken to this day. In this particular image, we witness Mallard proudly hauling a Post Office coach along the Manchester-Scarborough line. The sheer elegance and strength exuded by this machine are truly awe-inspiring. Its sleek design coupled with its unparalleled performance make it an everlasting symbol of British engineering excellence. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from the National Railway Museum collection, we are transported back in time to an era when steam ruled supreme on our railways. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to push boundaries beyond imagination

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