Mallard locomotive
Land Transport

Mallard locomotive

Built 1938

Mallard is an LNER A4 streamlined steam locomotive associated with the 1938 steam speed record. Its aerodynamic casing and high-performance running gear illustrate the late development of express steam traction.

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Mallard is an LNER A4 streamlined steam locomotive associated with the 1938 steam speed record. Its aerodynamic casing and high-performance running gear illustrate the late development of express steam traction.

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Image: Number_4468_Mallard_in_York.jpg
Creator: PTG Dudva
License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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