matacaster
On Moderation
As we all know Mallard hit 126mph briefly to claim this record. The reciprocating nature of the piston engine would likely place a barrier to much higher speeds and the hammer blow would likely be significant.
The Stanier turbomotive would seem to overcome this issue, but, as far as I am aware, its potential (ie via turbine drive) for faster speeds was never really realised.
1- What prevented the turbomotive from exceeding 126mph? (lack of horsepower?, turbine durability?, poor reliability? etc
2- Had another one been built would a double-header have been able to claim the speed record?
The Stanier turbomotive would seem to overcome this issue, but, as far as I am aware, its potential (ie via turbine drive) for faster speeds was never really realised.
1- What prevented the turbomotive from exceeding 126mph? (lack of horsepower?, turbine durability?, poor reliability? etc
2- Had another one been built would a double-header have been able to claim the speed record?