How fast was the Flying Scotsman?
160.9 km/hAbout 100 mph · Race
In 1934 it became the first steam train officially timed at 100 mph.
That's about 2.9 times a red kangaroo's top speed (56 km/h).
🚂160.9 km/h
🚗the first car
By speed: the Flying Scotsman is about 10× faster than the first car.
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