The coal was hot. The crew were ready. On July 3rd, 1938, the 4468 Mallard, an A4-class steam locomotive, was performing an alleged brake test for its London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) owners.

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SLATON, Texas (KCBD) - In his younger years, it was common for Bill Wagner to spend his free time following trains. In the summer of 1970, Wagner, then a student at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill., ...

Beamish Museum says the heritage railway will ensure a secure future for Twizell and Malleable No5. Sir Nigel Gresley designed over 2,000 locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard.