Mallard - 126mph
 

On 3rd July 1938, Mallard achieved 126mph, still the fastest speed by a steam train.
What's this to do with SV's?
Should my naked K show more than 122 on the clock ( on a private road or Autobahn ?? )
If not, what am I doing wrong? :confused:

Re: Mallard - 126mph
 

I read this in Saga magazine today (haha, I work there, it's a great mag) and apparantly the Mallard was about two minutes from blowing up completely. I got mine to show about 131 on the old autobahns, but it was a slight incline at about 9krpm in top. I wouldn't worry too much, I'm 6'6" and only achieved this by basically sitting on the pillion seat, I was crouched that much. And that's aided with a double bubble screen. Plus, I'm sure your bike wouldn't blow up after 2 minutes...

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Yep, it spun a big end bearing. I told them not to wheelie it :D

Heh, I just noticed that the A4s were triples. That puts Triumph in their place :cool:

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*lost*

Re: Mallard - 126mph
 

The Mallard

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:...lard_train.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard_(locomotive)

HTH! :lol:

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Re: Mallard - 126mph
 

Such a beautiful piece of engineering, I love it!

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Re: Mallard - 126mph
 

I get that bit ;)
It's the SV relation that lost me!

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Does the Mallard still nest in York?
If you dont know the answer you can duck the question.