A train driver called Joseph Duddington set speed record in engine called "Mallard", he is now retiring.
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Short Summary
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Description
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Data
- Film ID:
- 1576.17
- Media URN:
- 50548
- Group:
- New sound pictorials
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 22/05/1944
- Sound:
- sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:00:49:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:32:11:00 / 01:33:00:00
- Canister:
- NSP 425
Unknown user says
"Duddington" is Joseph Duddington.
He set the world speed record for steam locomotives, driving The Mallard to 126mph on 3 July 1938.
Unknown user says
Thanks - does anyone know where this was filmed?
keel534 says
Driver Duddington's home depot was 'Carr loco shed' in Doncaster. Shots of 'Mallard' and him look to be at that depot.