Today is the 75th Anniversary of the, still standing, World Speed Record set by the steam train Mallard of 126mph.
To celebrate the National Railway Museum has collected together the last remaining A4 Pacific Steam Trains designed by Sir Nigel Gresley.
Things of beauty and innovation pushed to the limit in a sense of adventure. :)Definitely something to smile about.
And today’s stories speak to me of progress in all kinds of places