New livery pays tribute to Flying Scotsman pioneer

A blue plaque and a newly named Azuma train were unveiled by mayor Ros Jones at the city's railway station, as part of a ...
The Northern Echo

LNER celebrates centenary by evoking the days of Mallard

THE first Azuma train on the East Coast Main Line has been named to mark the centenary of the LNER. At York station this morning, an unveiling ceremony took place evoking the days when named engines ...
The Daily Telegraph

The Mallard sped its way into the record books in 1938 to become the fastest steam train in history

Although other engines have tried to claim the record, the Mallard’s top speed of 126m/h (202km/h) still stands. There have been faster electric- and diesel-powered locomotives but because designers ...
The Press

LNER marks 85th anniversary of Mallard record with special journey

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The Guardian

Memorial to man who made the Mallard runs into row over a duck

It seemed such a good idea at the time – a dignified event to mark the life of one of Britain’s greatest engineers, designer of a much-loved transport icon. But now the event is threatening to unleash ...