On this day in 1938 the world speed record for steam locomotives was broken. The British Railways’ LNER Class A4 4468 Mallard (or just Mallard for short) reached 125.88 mph during a trial run of its ...
- During our journey into the past, on which we discover the magic of steam trains, we are followed by: Pennsylvania Railroad E7 7002, GWR 3700 Class 3440 City of Truro, LNER Class A3 4472 Flying ...