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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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THE world-famous Mallard locomotive is leaving its Yorkshire home this summer after more than 30 years to go on display in the North East. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, ...

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 ...

Top topiarist Brian Childs' privit-themed bush is so convincing kids can even hitch a ride on the replica of the 1938 Mallard WACKY Brian Childs has cut his hedge into a 7ft-high replica of the ...

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 ...

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 ...