Rail Legends NRM LNER 4-6-2 'Mallard' 1:120 Scale

NEVER AGAIN AT THIS PRICE

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A STATIC MODEL by Corgi Scale 1:120

During the 1930s the railway companies were starting to feel the increased competition from air and road travel as the demand for speed, efficiency and luxury grew. Despite the success of his A3s, Sir Nigel Gresley and his engineers needed to make their locomotives even quicker and more efficient. As the larger locomotives seen in Germany and America were not an option in the UK, chief designer Sir Nigel Gresley looked instead into aerodynamics, creating the Silver Jubilee streamlined trains which were inspired by a Bugatti rail-car that he had observed on a trip to France.After wind tunnel tests it was discovered that not only could they achieve greater speeds whilst using less energy, but the design also meant that an updraft off the locomotive pushed the steam upwards giving the driver improved driving vision. Over a three year period between 1935 and 1938 there were a total of thirty-five A4s built at the LNER's Doncaster works.The first four A4s all had the word 'Silver' in the title to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, a further five were named after Commonwealth countries, but with Gresley being a keen bird watcher, the majority were named after fast flying birds. Arguably the most famous of all the class is 'Mallard'. Carrying the distinctive streamline casing in Garter Blue, the appearance of this A4 depicts the captivation in the 1930s with speed and luxury. 'Mallard' was the locomotive chosen by the LNER to attempt to break the world speed record. On 3rd July 1938, heading south at Stoke Bank near Grantham, 'Mallard' broke the record, reaching an astonishing 125.88mph. To this day 'Mallard' still holds the record for being the fastest steam locomotive in the world. 'Mallard' is now part of the National Railway Collection.This Corgi Rail Legend encapsulates the glory of this piece of British history.This is an untouched boxed it is in mint unused condition, and has not been removed from the packaging.The box is in good condition, Please check out the photographs.I will combine postage on multiple buys at cost, so please check out my other listings.Thank you for looking.

Please note Postage is from Postnet to Postnet. Please supply your most convenient Branch Name and your Cell phone Number to call you when your package arrives