Mallard Steaming Into Immortality
Mallard Steaming Into Immortality by Robin Jones, published by Gresley Books on January 27, 2022, is a detailed exploration of a significant moment in railway history. This 160-page book recounts the achievement of LNER A4 streamlined Pacific No. 4468 Mallard, which set a world steam speed record of 126 mph on July 3, 1938. The narrative not only highlights Mallard’s remarkable feat but also delves into the era of glamorous express trains and the contributions of Sir Nigel Gresley, the chief mechanical engineer behind these iconic locomotives.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the A4 class locomotives, including the stories of the five remaining A4s and their restoration efforts. The book discusses the ‘Mission Impossible’ repatriation of notable engines like Dwight D Eisenhower and Dominion of Canada, culminating in the ‘Great Gathering’ event that celebrated railway preservation. With a focus on history, transportation, and the evolution of railroads in Great Britain, this edition provides an informative perspective on a pivotal time in railway development.
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On July 3, 1938, LNER A4 streamlined Pacific No. 4468 Mallard reached 126 mph, setting a world steam speed record that has never been broken. It was the zenith of not only a great decade in which glamorous express trains competed to see which could travel from London to Scotland in the fastest time, but also the steam age itself.
Author Robin Jones tells the story not only of LNER chief mechanical engineer Sir Nigel Gresley’s Pacifics and Mallard’s international headline-grabbing feat, but also that of the five other A4s still with us – including the ‘Mission Impossible’ repatriation of Dwight D Eisenhower and Dominion of Canada and their cosmetic restoration in their ‘home’ country – to make the ‘Great Gathering, ‘ one of the biggest and most successful events in the history of railway preservation, a dream come true.
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