Mallard is in need of exactly the same treatment The Flying Scotsman got. A full complete stripdown & heavy overhaul, including a new boiler. The tubes now will be completely rotten sadly, and the cost to get Mallard running again will be in the millions
@5786Dan Assuming they're expensive to actually repair (which might actually be a stupid comment for me to say because I think everyone assumes that D:) and that in the event of it having to stop it won't obstruct the mainline as the diesel can push it away in case.
@ryanlim2002 mallard aint in steam!!! tornado is pulling it and the diesel wont be doing anywork its there so if tornado fails or something is wrong with mallard so they can still move the train out the way so they wont be blocking the main line!
@fudgebaker Well, Mallard hasn't steamed in 20 or 30 years, so making it steamable just for this occasion would be very uneconomical. The last time Mallard was steaming, it didn't even generate enough revenue to justify its renovation, same with Green Arrow unfortunately :(
@fudgebaker It doesn't have it's main siderods on it. And it hasn't been in steam for around thirty years. As said by 59n1tr0n72, it would be very uneconomical and unsafe.
@crazyracer12 The siderods have only been removed for transit. They'll be either in the can or the Support coach. Any steam locomotive (or diesel shunter) will have it's motion removed if Dead In Tow.
the reason there is a diesel behind steam locos is in case the steam loco breaks down
geordierocker44 1 month ago
Mallard is in need of exactly the same treatment The Flying Scotsman got. A full complete stripdown & heavy overhaul, including a new boiler. The tubes now will be completely rotten sadly, and the cost to get Mallard running again will be in the millions
craigybus1 2 months ago
Flying Mallard and a Tornado look
tomgun1994 2 months ago
Why is there always a diesel behind Tornados train or any steam loco on the main line?
5786Dan 2 months ago
@5786Dan Assuming they're expensive to actually repair (which might actually be a stupid comment for me to say because I think everyone assumes that D:) and that in the event of it having to stop it won't obstruct the mainline as the diesel can push it away in case.
faggotcracked 2 weeks ago
@faggotcracked Thanks. Not ideal but it's the best option at the end of the day.
5786Dan 2 weeks ago
That is one heavy coach. It needs two engines and a diesel to haul it.
ryanlim2002 5 months ago 6
@ryanlim2002 mallard aint in steam!!! tornado is pulling it and the diesel wont be doing anywork its there so if tornado fails or something is wrong with mallard so they can still move the train out the way so they wont be blocking the main line!
joshwellburn 1 month ago
@joshwellburn Chill. Twas just a joke lol.
ryanlim2002 1 month ago
now thats a sight to behold
modelrailwayCORP 5 months ago
Do you know where Mallard is now? Im sure I saw her by a storage shed yesterday somewhere between Slough and London?
63lozzy 8 months ago
@63lozzy You probably saw Dominion of New Zealand - have a look at my other video "steam and fire"
d60163 7 months ago
I just don't understand why they just don't fire up Mallard and steam it over there?!
fudgebaker 1 year ago
@fudgebaker Well, Mallard hasn't steamed in 20 or 30 years, so making it steamable just for this occasion would be very uneconomical. The last time Mallard was steaming, it didn't even generate enough revenue to justify its renovation, same with Green Arrow unfortunately :(
59n1tr0n72 1 year ago
@fudgebaker It doesn't have it's main siderods on it. And it hasn't been in steam for around thirty years. As said by 59n1tr0n72, it would be very uneconomical and unsafe.
crazyracer12 10 months ago
@crazyracer12 The siderods have only been removed for transit. They'll be either in the can or the Support coach. Any steam locomotive (or diesel shunter) will have it's motion removed if Dead In Tow.
KitsuneProductions 4 months ago
My Favourite loco inside shildon is 4771 Green Arrow.
Good to see 4468 Mallard out on the tracks! Fantastic Loco!
MrPetrolhead09 1 year ago
@d60163 ok
trainmanjg611 1 year ago
Great Video. :)
ipodwindow 1 year ago
@d60163 will mallard return to steam
trainmanjg611 1 year ago
@trainmanjg611 no.
KitsuneProductions 1 year ago
Beautiful
barnywal 1 year ago
awesome footage!
djfryer2002 1 year ago