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Posted: 08 Dec 2024

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Mallard

Mallard
We are here in the York Railway museum, home to some of our most prestigious railway engines. This is the Mallard, officially the World’s fastest Steam Locomotive. This powerful, aerodynamic masterpiece rocketed to 126mph in 1938, a steam speed record that was never surpassed. It has been on display here since 1975 after retiring from service in 1963 It last completed a run in July 1988 from Doncaster to Scarborough and back.

The need for speed
Mallard is an A4 class locomotive designed by Sir Nigel Gresley. The A4s were built to power high-speed trains in the late 1930s, and their shape was honed in a wind tunnel to help them cut through the air as cleanly as possible—making speeds of 120mph and above possible. www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

The Pip, (adjacent photo-best full screen too) shows the cab view of the Mallard.

Best full screen.

Enjoy the day.

Paolo Tanino, Robert Swanson, Erhard Bernstein, Loose_Grip/Pete and 19 other people have particularly liked this photo

29 comments - The latest ones
 uwschu
uwschu club
was für ein Schmuckstück, da kommen nicht nur Eisenbahnfans auf ihren Geschmack
3 weeks ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Looks quite impressive !!
3 weeks ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Un superbe et grand partage très intéressant et bien révélateur.
Bonne et agréable journée dominicale paisible.
3 weeks ago.
 Pierre Pasqualini
Pierre Pasqualini club
Une très belle locomotive!
Jolie prise.
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Pierre Pasqualini club
Thanks so much Pierre. very happy that you like this.

Best Wishes. Herbert
3 weeks ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
Thanks for this one Herb. The PIP Cab view is good to see
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Colin Ashcroft club
Always my pleasure to bring photos that please you Colin. A great couple of hours here with this celebrity too. Agreed, re the cab shot.

Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Chris Bowness
Chris Bowness club
Great picture of this fantastic locomotive.
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Chris Bowness club
thanks so much Chris.

Herb
3 weeks ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A very impressive locomotive.
3 weeks ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Impressionant et belle cette locomotives merci pour l'info bon dimanche.
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Patrick Brandy club
Glad that you have enjoyed this Patrick. My pleasure to bring you the info too.

Regards. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Two super photos of this very impressive locomotive Herb looks like you polished it before you took the photo.
Have a good week.
Gordon
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Hi Gordon. All the engines in here looked like they had just been polished. I could post many more here but some people would think that overkill! Great that this suited you -I know like me, you have a love for such things.

Cheers. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
What a beast of a loco. It looks magnificent in its green, black and gold livery!

A cracking shot Herb..!!
3 weeks ago. Edited 3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Haha, yes it is quite a handsome fella. There were a few in here much bigger than this but Mallard was the star. Another tick from you. Dead chuffed!

Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Nautilus
Nautilus club
on a jamais été plus vite ...à la vapeur (+ de 200km/h)
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nautilus club
Welcome to my gallery Nautilus. Very happy that you like the Mallard. Yes a fast trip here.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Peter Castell
Peter Castell club
A great capture Herb I must make another visit to York next year
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Peter Castell club
Always worth a visit and if it has been a while since you was last there, there is bound to be some differences.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Awesome shots!
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to William Sutherland club
Cheers William.
3 weeks ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
fantastic aerodynamic shape
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Mario Vargas club
it is indeed Mario.

Regards. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
Muscle power beautifully wrapped and engineered
3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Nick Weall club
You can say that again Nick.

Cheers. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
A great couple of shots Herb. I'm still waiting for my first firing turn on an A4!
3 weeks ago. Edited 3 weeks ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete club
Glad that you managed to take a peek at my two shots here Pete. I must admit that I prefer your shot more, of the other side. Must be a great feeling to be on the footplate of one of these. Your turn may yet come.

Best Wishes. Herb
3 weeks ago.
 Robert Swanson
Robert Swanson club
The York Museum is fantastic.
3 weeks ago.

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