That’s a bit of a coup.
But the title of the thread does not limit it to CoT and 4468.
With all this discussion of possible inaccuracies in the dynamometer car scrolls for mallard’s run, why is nobody questioning the accuracy of the...
The forecast sun was noticeable by its absence. :( 45231 opens up through Barnes on the second trip of the day. Click on the image to take you to...
Very good but there was also a Fiat 126.
Why is 127 easier to remember than any other number?
All the while the 126mph plaque is on the side of Mallard's casing, it will be there for all to see and no amount of discussion in this thread -...
Drivers were fine, it was the poor fireman who suffered.
All the reason you need to launch a new build Leader project. :D
Agreed but he refined the arrangement with the splitters and cones. Nobody would claim that the plain double blast pipes as applied by the LMS and...
Had haulage with it back in early 1969. Endured a two car dmu on a railtour from Peterborough to Keighley. Our KWVR motive power should have been...
Vulcan carried D226 for a while before becoming D0226. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Railways_D0226
Regarding Chapelon and Germany, you need to make allowance for “not invented here syndrome” and the political situation at the time.
After the 112, 60007 went on to top 100 near Tempsford on her way back to the Cross. Third ton of the day.
No.
But there was the kudos of being a record breaker. Speed sells even if it’s not 126 in daily service.
Have done a handful of trips behind the Duke. Best one by far was the Shap time trial back in October 1995. An amazing run and the sound from up...
Nor do we know what would have happened to British steam development either. From what I've read, Gresley was looking at going for higher speeds...
Much better weather than I've had all day. Fog, fog and more fog. Should have headed to the Midlands it seems.
D9000 through Arlesey tonight. Was booked on the fast but kept on the slow to allow a late running Zuma overtake. [MEDIA]
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