Mallard by artaddict2
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Mallard A4 class, Pacific type locomotive. Pacific locomotives had 4 small carrying wheels at the front 6 big driving wheels, all coupled together and another 2 carrying wheels under the cab. The A4 class was built to power light express trains at speed from London to Newcastle and Edinburgh. They excelled at it cutting journey times and putting in some high-speed runs.
For me this was the highlight of the trip out as the Flying Scotsman was in pieces in the workshop with only its chasis on view. However there was much more to see. The National Railway Museum here at York UK is advertised as the 'worlds largest.
Mallard is a development of the Flying Scotsman design. Both were drawn up by the same man: Sir Nigel Gresley did not want to design just a high-speed locomotive - he wanted an eye-catcher that would tempt more people to travel by train. So he built a graceful, streamlined beauty with curves that caught everyones attention. In 1938, Mallard was chosen for a secret attempt at the steam speed record. The man at the controls was driver Joe Duddington, and he took Mallard on a hell-for-leather dash down a long incline on the East Coast Main Line between Grantham and Peterborough. A special recording carriage logged a top speed of 126mph. But its almost certain that other steam locomotives travelled faster, particularly in the United States where fast running had to be kept secret because it was illegal!
It was a real pleasure for me and JeffG7BRJ to meet up with fellow RR member Mickuk50, great stuff! I think we could be planning another meet up next year !
All information given was gained from the Tour guide NRM.
Comments (38)
Richardphotos
that is a beautiful train Alan.awesome capture
Alz2008
Wonderful capture and train Alan, Excellent well done..
durleybeachbum
Wonderful. Even a mere woman can see the beauty of that.
busi2ness
I love the facts about the engine because I worked for the railroad company at the end of the steam era locally. One can see it was the start of aerodynamics playing a role. I am sure you had a swell time with the boys.
bmac62
Another place I'd love to visit one day. That's a great feature of this site...illustrating the wonders of the places where we all live and work. Thanks for the detailed notes. The blue color is spectacular too. Bill
rainbows
She is beautiful and your capture superb, dear Alan. Thanks for information too. Hugs. Di. xx
TwoPynts
That certain is an "odd duck", but a really beautiful old steamy, I must say. Thanks for sharing that. I would have been happy with this too, though seeing the Flying Scotsman in one piece would have been icing on the cake.
JeffG7BRJ
Superb capture here Alan, the colours are so vibrant, you did exceptionally well under the lighting conditions. We never did go up those steps to look in the cab of this beautiful engine, well I didn't anyhow. I thought about it a couple of times and then got distracted. This has to be a fav for me. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
Garlor
Wow sooo shiny and speedy just sitting there,grand design before sleek design became just an Italian skill. Oh and nice angle.
thecytron
Very beautiful colors!
dbrv6
Wonderful capture and very sleek and shiny. Thank you for providing the historical information too
debbielove
Great shot. Great shot. Mine blurred awfully. But yours is a jem. Top marks, Rob
CavalierLady
What a unique design and impressive engine. A sight to see for sure, and glad you got to meet up with Jeff and Mick.
helanker
A really cook design of a train. Awesome.
Markintosh
A terrific example of industrial design and a great shot.
PD154
Great capture Alan, I recall as a kid watching film of this amazing machine, interesting that even back then, they discovered that a fast front, cut the amount of drag, and yet the car industry, didn't really adopt this curvature until the late eighties, with the now classic jelly mould shapes of so called fuel efficiant cars?
beachzz
You got me on this one, I for sure thought I was going to see a duck!! LOL--but WOW, what an incredibly streamlined, beautiful machine; this is simply gorgeous!!!
RocksLady
Tolles Bild 5++++++++++
virginiese
wow ! it's shining bright. Great POV and nice locomotive
ysvry
great foto
billcody
Great "Thank You", Alan, a nice present for the railroaders like me. The Mallard, oh my God, and in such a beautiful shape! Great engine, great construction and a very fine photo! A faforite!
danob
Superb even today her majestic lines look so glorious
MaraP
Oustanding image my friend!! Thx for sharing!!
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
Fidelity2
Perfect. 5+!!!
jocko500
do looks fast here. cool
lucindawind
what a fabulous engine!
auntietk
I've never seen anything like this. Fantastic shot!
MrsRatbag
Wow, what an unusual-looking engine! I like it very much!
BessieB
Superb shot, great information Alan thanks