No. 4468 Mallard
London & North Eastern Railway
4-6-2 'A4' Class,
Designed by H.N. Gresley
The A4 class pacifics were designed by Nigel Gresley to haul the LNER’s high speed services, with the first four appearing in 1935. Mallard entered service in March 1938 fitted with a Kylchap double exhaust and chimney - to further increase performance.
Detailed Condition of Locomotive Portrayed (click to view and close)
Locomotive
- 1938 – LNER Garter Blue
- Original double chimney
- Original LNER bogie
- 1938 drop link and LNER rods
- Skirt with two plate rear section
Tender
- 1937 Non-corridor streamlined (ex A3) 9 ton 5,000 gallon
- 4' 3" handrails
The print shows Mallard in the condition it took the world speed record for steam traction on the 3rd July 1938 - reaching a maximum speed of 126 mph on the decent of Stoke bank.
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