The Mallard, the world's fastest steam locomotive's 75th anniversary. For no more than a couple of minutes on July 3 1938, Mallard thundered along at speeds that have remained unmatched by any steam ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

THE sister of the world’s fastest steam locomotive Mallard has joined it on display at the National Railway Museum in York. The Dwight D Eisenhower has been undergoing cosmetic restoration work after ...

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The sculpture of a British transport engineering icon soon to be unveiled at King's Cross train station has caused an almighty row among his fans. Sir Nigel Gresley is the famous transportation ...

Thousands of pounds has been raised to mark the grave of the driver who set the world steam record with Mallard. The Doncaster-built locomotive hit 126 mph (203 km/h) in 1938, with Joseph Duddington ...

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 ...