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had recently returned from America and was being restored at Derby Workshops.

Mallard was allocated to three sheds during its career: Doncaster, transferring on 21 October 1943 to Grantham and on 11 April 1948 to Kings Cross Top Shed.

1938 speed record

On 3 July 1938, Mallard claimed the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126 mph during a trial of the new quick-acting

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