The magnificent LNER class A4 locomotive 4468 Mallard is now at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon. The skilled team from Locomotion's Conservation Workshop are currently preparing the locomotive for display.

From Saturday June 26, the locomotive will be in position in the museum's Collection building, alongside other iconic vehicles such as LNER V2 class 4771 Green Arrow, British Rail's APT-E, and the prototype Deltic.

Meet the Explainers at Locomotion: the National Railway Museum at Shildon for a free talk about Mallard, and get access to the cab, on 16 July and 16 August.

Please keep checking here for further developments.

The record-breaking engine

Mallard holds the world speed record for steam traction on rail, travelling at 126 mph on 3 July 1938. She was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, who thought of the name 'Mallard' while feeding ducks at Salisbury Hall. She's now part of the National Collection - so you can get up close and touch this towering record-breaker.

When you can get involved

The story of 4468 Mallard
Meet the Explainers at Shildon for a FREE talk about the record-breaking engine, and get access to the cab. No need to book - just turn up. Talks take place on 16 July and 16 August 2010, at 11:30 and 14:30, and last approximately 30 minutes. Mallard talk details

Buy Mallard products online
Books, a DVD, a Hornby model and more are available now for delivery to your door. We also have a wide range of products relating to other locomotives in the National Collections, including Flying Scotsman. NRM online shop

Mallard leaves the NRM at York

Watch our video of Mallard leaving York for Shildon below. There's also another video up on YouTube.