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This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Nigel Gresley railway engineer 1876-1941 designed the Mallard & Flying Scotsman locomotives Recorded plaque organisation: City of Doncaster.
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Sir Nigel Gresley was a prominent British railway engineer who significantly advanced steam locomotive design; he is best remembered for creating iconic locomotives such as the Mallard, which holds the world speed record for steam traction.
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