Now the topic is on track again ........... which governing body and under what conditions will the record be attempted? Railways are renowned for having down gradients to allow for a bit more speed. The Mallard record was set by a locomotive and carriages so will the US people have a similar length/weight/w.h.y.
Already it is suggested on the website that they will not be using steam coal, but some modern briquette.
Whether they can achieve more than 125 mph or 126 mph remains to be seen, but they will probably not run on a track that was at the time of the record attempt a normal railway line, but 28 year old steel rails.
It is said the A4 locomotive cost just £8,500.00 when it was built in '38.
Malcolm
