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The Train Book (2015)
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The Train Book
by Julian Holland
The streamlined design and smooth casing of Mallard not only offered a speed advantage but also helped capture the public imagination. The engine had a wedge-shaped front end with a door built into it to allow access to the smokebox for servicing purposes, in particular for clearing out ash; the door's shape earned it the nickname "cod's mouth". Mallard's innovative Kylchap exhaust system was located beneath its double chimney, which was so successful that it led to the whole class of engines being rebuilt with this type of chimney. The A4's unique sideskirts, or valances, were designed by the engineer Oliver Bulleid.🏁
Submitted by Venti (@Venti_Speed_Type) - 04/18/2026
Book Non-Fiction 6.34 Ranked
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The Train Book
by Julian Holland
The streamlined design and smooth casing of Mallard not only offered a speed advantage but also helped capture the public imagination. The engine had a wedge-shaped front end with a door built into it to allow access to the smokebox for servicing purposes, in particular for clearing out ash; the door's shape earned it the nickname "cod's mouth". Mallard's innovative Kylchap exhaust system was located beneath its double chimney, which was so successful that it led to the whole class of engines being rebuilt with this type of chimney. The A4's unique sideskirts, or valances, were designed by the engineer Oliver Bulleid.🏁
Submitted by Venti (@Venti_Speed_Type) - 04/18/2026
Book Non-Fiction 6.34 Ranked