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Often regarded as among the most famous steam locomotives in the world, the Gresley Class A4 Pacifics of the LNER married exceptional artdeco styling with simple but sturdy underpinnings to create a perfect blend of form and function, presenting unmatched performance that allowed one of their kind, 4468 Mallard, to take home the record for world's fastest steam locomotive an accolade it continues to maintain to this day.

Chapters:

0:00 Preamble
1:09 The Need for Speed
4:38 From Diesel to Steam
8:01 Entry into Service
11:00 Fighting for the Record
14:58 End of an Era
17:57 Last Minute Glories
22:14 Preservation
25:30 Conclusion

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