17 Dec 6201 Breaks the World Record for the Longest and Fastest Run by a Steam Locomotive
On the 16th and 17th November 1936; 6201 Princess Elizabeth took the world record for the LMS for the longest and fastest non stop run by steam traction.
16th Nov 1936: 401 Miles London to Glasgow hauling 7 coaches in 5hrs 53 minutes
17th Nov 1936: 401 Miles Glasgow to Euston hauling 8 coaches in 5hrs 45 minutes
The average speed on the 2nd day was 70.1mph, a record which has never been bettered!