Which steam locomotive holds the world speed record?
Answer
Mallard
The LNER A4 Mallard reached 126 mph down Stoke Bank on 3 July 1938, and no steam locomotive has beaten it since. Flying Scotsman is the more famous name but was credited with 100 mph in 1934, and Big Boy was built to haul weight rather than run fast.
| Category | Transport |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Other options in the game | Flying Scotsman, Stephenson's Rocket, Big Boy |
| Source | National Railway Museum, Mallard collection |
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Which steam locomotive holds the world speed record for steam traction? The other options offered are Flying Scotsman, Stephenson's Rocket, Big Boy.
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