"126?"

A movie about Mallard, the world's fastest steam locomotive. Audio is the driver from the record run, from 1945.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Mallard
• Steam
• Locomotive
• Record
• 126

[mooneyman07]

One feels compelled to ask - what is it Mr. Duddington says after "I accelerated up the bank to stoke summit an' past Stoke Box at Eighty Five. Once over the top I..."

I can't quite make it out! What's more infuriating is this is the only place I can find the audio - thanks very much for uploading a source of it!

[TurboJUK]

@mooneyman07 I think it's "Once over the to I gave Mallard a head, and she just jumped to it like a live thing". The head referring to a 'head of steam'

[Inkyminkyzizwoz]

There was a debate in the Railway Magazine this month 'Should Mallard be returned to steam?' I'd be interested to know what you think TurboJ.

[TurboJUK]

*ahem*

YES!

ABSOLUTELY!

[rnbmeister]

I recognise the "126" quote used when they put the metroliner engine on bessie.

[Tomlan2007]

Lovely little video TurboJUK, I enjoyed it very much.

Try very hard to get a Hornby Live Steam one - you'll be amazed, regardless of cost, just how much fun it is to drive and the wonderful noise she makes. (Have a look at my video clips).

Regards

Tom

[mooneyman07]

@TurboJUK Wonderful! Thank you very much.

[edj66]

@Inkyminkyzizwoz I went to see it! I live in York. It was pretty special. I think it's the boiler that's the biggest thing, not the motion and wheels. I was told it was badly cracked. Oh well, here's to 2038! :P

See: watch?v=TtUCbV1jgy4

[Inkyminkyzizwoz]

@edj66 Well, she did recently run on the mainline (albeit not under her own power) when she was moved to Shildon. She was actually pulled there by Tornado - the headline in The Railway Magazine said 'Newest hauls fastest'!

[SilsdenCougar]

@Inkyminkyzizwoz I dont believe ethier rumour.

[matanuialive2010]

@Inkyminkyzizwoz yes she should be returned to steam

[Inkyminkyzizwoz]

In last month's issue of The Railway Magazine there was an article about Evening Star, the last steam locomotive to be built in Britain (before Tornado) - in particular a sub-article dedicated to the rumour that the preserved one may in fact be another loco in disguise!

Well, in this month's issue there was a letter from someone saying that he has reason to believe Mallard may be an imposter too! Let's hope not!

[edj66]

Got a few hundred thousand pounds to spare? It's in much worse condition than Flying Scotsman (underneath the shiny paintwork and gleamingly polished pipes..)

[dodchorn]

''You've done it you blighter!''