Six A4 class locomotive brought together to celebrate Mallard's steam speed world record 75 years ago
Mallard reached 126mph on the East Coast line near Peterborough in 1938, a record which still stands
More than 50,000 people have so far visited the six engines which are at the National Railway Museum
Other engines are -
- Sir Nigel Gresley
- Union of South Africa
- Bittern
- Dominion of Canada and
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Nicknamed Streaks due to their speed and sleek lines, they were the pride of Britain’s railways.
Polished, oiled and
gleaming, the six 100-ton steam locos have been lined up side by side
for a week-long display named the Great Goodbye at the National Railway
Museum’s site at Shildon, Co. Durham.
The Mallard pictured in 1938 as it was about to start its record-breaking run along the East Coast Mainline when it hit 126mph
The Sir Nigel Grestley takes passengers across North England from Carlisle to Settle, travelling through Yorkshire
The Bittern departs from Goathland Station in North Yorkshire as part of the 'Flying Scotsman' train service
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