The world’s fastest steam locomotive is built.
The Mallard could reach a speed of over 100 miles per hour (160 km/h).
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The Talyllyn Railway in Wales became the first railway line in the world to be run solely by volunteers.
Construction on the world's longest railway in Russia was completed.
The first railway line in Pakistan opened, with trains running from Karachi to Kotri.
A London underground train crashes into the end of the tunnel at Moorgate station.
The Golden Spike was driven.
