Sir Nigel Gresley is the holder of the postwar steam record speed of 112 miles per hour (180 km/h) gained on 23 May 1959 and carries a plaque to that effect. As with Mallard's record, this was des... (more)
Late evening sunshine catches London North Eastern A4 Class No. 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' as it crosses the Royal Border Bridge on day 1 of the 'Great Britain IV' railtour