World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938

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World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938

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On this day in 1938, the world speed record for steam locomotives was set when Mallard went 126 miles per hour. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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World speed record for steam locomotive set - July 3, 1938

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