How fast was the Mallard?
202.58 km/hAbout 126 mph · Race
It set the steam speed record of 126 mph in 1938, still unbeaten.
That's about 3.6 times a red kangaroo's top speed (56 km/h).
🚂202.58 km/h
🛴a Segway
By speed: the Mallard is about 10× faster than a Segway.
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