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, ...

RAIL enthusiasts from around the world will be converging on York this week for the Great Gathering of iconic steam locomotives. It was 75 years ago on Wednesday that the mighty Mallard, designed by ...

FORMER Mallard crew members met up to share their stories as the world’s fastest steam locomotive is reunited with her sister engines for the final time. More than 90 former workers who manned the ...

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One of the last remaining A4 Pacific locomotives passed through County Durham on Thursday 23 November. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley was hauling passengers through the North East onwards to Edinburgh, where ...

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