R3395TTS RailRoad LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4468 ‘Mallard’ Steam Locomotive - TTS Fitted Class_Class-25 Single Modern Whip Light (LED)

Single Modern Whip Light (LED)

Burnt Grass Fine Turf - 3

Hull split into two parts

and in 1862 was donated to the Patent Museum

E16859E in BR Maroon livery

R3395TTS RailRoad LNER, A4 Class, 4-6-2, 4468 ‘Mallard’ Steam Locomotive - TTS Fitted Class_Class-25 Single Modern Whip Light (LED)The 1930s saw increased competition to the railways from road and air travel and the LNER Board knew that they had to make travel between the major cities faster, more comfortable and reliable. High speed diesel services were starting to make an impact abroad. In May 1933, the German State Railways diesel electric Fliegende Hamburger entered service, running for extended periods at 85mph. By 1934, in the USA, Burlington Zephyr had reached 112. 5mph