Mallard:
Mallard arrived at the SNBR in 2000 and was originally painted in Thomes the tank engine blue. Mallard is a replica of the famours A4 pacific Mallard that
set the world steam record. Like her full size sister, Mallard is 4-6-2 pacific style locomotive, but unlike her full size sister she only has 2 cylinders.
Mallard was build by Mardyke Miniature railways circa 1986 and was only ever test steamed before being placed on shelf in the work shop along with about a dozen other
steam engines of different styles. Purchased privately to run at the SNBR, Mallard has aquired a somewhat serprising cult following amoung members and passengers alike.
she remains the engine that receives the most questions from passengers, normally along the lines of when will the Mallard be running. Mallard unfortunately is a scale sized engine
and as such is only able to pull 2 or 3 carriages around the SNBR circuit, although she does this at a pace similar to the diesels, like her full size sister she is
built for speed. Mallard is often seen double heading with other engines, to allow a longer train to be pulled, and in recent years a North Eastern theme is common with the double
heading of Mallard with Tulyar. Mallard is now painted in the correct LNER garter blue livery, with brass name and builders plate smaller but similar to that of her big sister.
In late 2006 Mallard's boiler was discovered to be leaking and was thus immediately removed from service for repair. It is hoped that she will return to service in 2007 and once again
pull passengers.
Pictures of Mallard
Mallard when she arrived at the SNBR
Mallard shunting at Lakeside
Mallard heading a tripple header special.
Mallard outshopped in Garter blue.
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