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    What train holds the record for being the fastest steam train?

    Question #45507. Asked by mochyn. (Mar 20 04 2:30 PM)


    MaggieG 5

    		The Mallard
    http://www.o-keating.com/hsr/mallard.htm

    Mar 20 04, 2:40 PM
    fosse4

    		For the record Mallard No. 4468 (later renumbered 60022) driven by Driver Duddington, hit 126 miles an hour (measured over a 1/4 mile) on 3rd July 1938 on the Grantham to Peterborough line pulling 7 coaches.

    Mar 21 04, 6:15 AM

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