Category Archives: Mallard 75

How Mallard inspired a rock band

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Hi, my name is Sam and I handle the social media channels for the museum. As we prepare for Mallard 75 celebrations, I’ve started to look at the many ways Mallard, the world’s fastest steam loco, has inspired people;  from appearing on … Continue reading →

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Loco speedometers and track-destroying trains

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Our library and archive centre is a busy part of the museum. Our visitor numbers show that we’re helping more researchers find the answer to their questions every year. But sometimes we’re contacted by researchers who can’t make the journey … Continue reading →

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Mallard 75: moving a loco 75 feet sideways and 1800 miles east

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

How to move something that weighs over 100 tons 75 feet sideways and then about 1800 miles to Halifax, Canada – over twice the distance from Lands End to John O’Groats? So that then all you need to do is … Continue reading →

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