Bittern, Very Fast Steam Loco - 91.5 MPH.
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LNER A4 Class 4464 (60019)
LNER A4 Class 4464 (60019) "Bittern" has been given dispensation to run at 90MPH on the East Coast Main Line on June 29th 2013, in exactly 1 month, to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Mallard's world speed record, subject to a satisfactory high speed test. This is that test. The weather was perfect - damp, cool, no wind. Bittern left Didcot at 05:23 am and flew through Slough 05:58 at full pelt for an average of 60mph over the 35 miles. The 6.2 mile section between Maidenhead and Slough was completed in 4 minutes, an average of 93MPH. Using film time markers I timed the whole train at 90mph through Taplow where this film was shot.
Edit 15th Jan 2014: I have just found out that official on-board timing had this train clocked at 91.5mph through Taplow. A DVD of the the story of Bitterns modern high speed passenger run can be purchased at http://www.ovpsteam.co.uk/25.html
Edit 15th Jan 2014: I have just found out that official on-board timing had this train clocked at 91.5mph through Taplow. A DVD of the the story of Bitterns modern high speed passenger run can be purchased at http://www.ovpsteam.co.uk/25.html
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