Speed record

[V8Ian]

The Coronation Scot - 1937 London Midland & Scottish Railway Documentary - WDTVLIVE42 - YouTube

Ball park time for a modern jet to fly Perth to Brisbane. :D

[Mick_Marsh]

Faster than our Velocitys (Although some Velocity services have been known to hammer along at just over 180km/h).

81" drive wheel. Built for speed. The Flying Scotsman's drive wheel was only 80", and it was big.

[Bearman]

Nice, a living fire breathing dragon.

[Homestar]

How is it that we can't even match this effort in 2013 here in Australia...?

[V8Ian]

How is it that we can't even match this effort in 2013 here in Australia...?
They have more water than us. ;)