Just watched a video on youTube of all the remaining A4s together, with Sir Nigel Gresley and Bittern whistling as Union of South Africa passes by with The Coronation doing the same. Mallard, while present, remained silent.
Now, this was the first time she'd been outside the museum since 1988, and this is the fastest Steam Locomotive in the world. Is there any plans to perhaps restore her to power in the future? It would certianly be fitting if she did a run on the 100th anniversary of her record-breaking run.
Now, this was the first time she'd been outside the museum since 1988, and this is the fastest Steam Locomotive in the world. Is there any plans to perhaps restore her to power in the future? It would certianly be fitting if she did a run on the 100th anniversary of her record-breaking run.