The coal was hot. The crew were ready. On July 3rd, 1938, the 4468 Mallard, an A4-class steam locomotive, was performing an alleged brake test for its London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) owners.

The LNER Class A4 earned its place in history as the fastest steam locomotive ever built, with its sleek, aerodynamic design and record-setting run in 1938. In this video, we explore its engineering, ...

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 ...

THE record-breaking locomotive LNER class A4 4468 Mallard - holder of the world’s speed record for steam traction by rail - arrived at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon last week. THE ...

Polished, oiled and gleaming in the dark this is the magnificent sight of six of the greatest steam engines ever - reunited for the last time. Two of the Class A4 locomotives, which each weigh more ...

OF all the world records being broken in London during the Olympics, none are quite as important as this. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our ...

THE record-breaking locomotive Mallard is on track for a move to Shildon next week. THE record-breaking locomotive Mallard is on track for a move to Shildon next week. Preparations are well under way ...