Streamlined Collection

On Sunday 3rd July 1938, Mallard raced past Little Bytham at 123 mph (198 kmh), then over the next 1and a quarter miles (2 km) its speed rose until for one quarter mile (0.4 km)

The Spirit of Progress
The Australian Sprit of Progress, streamlined train of the Victorian Government Railways operating between Melbourne and Albury. Date: late 1930s

Silver Link Locomotive
The new LNER Class A4 2509 Silver Link steam locomotive, 16th September 1935. The streamlined locomotive will pull the Silver Jubilee express between London and Newcastle

Locomotive No. 6014, King Henry VII, at Swindon Works
Seen here in A Shop in 1936 as streamlined. Broad gauge locomotive North Star can be seen in the background

The Abraham Lincoln, First Streamlined Diesel Electric Train Between Chicago and St. Louis
View of the Abraham Lincoln streamlined diesel electric train. Train is traveling through the countryside

The DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer sometimes also Flying Hamburger or in German Fliegender Hamburger was Germanys first fast diesel train

Tatler front cover of Duchess of Kent in her wedding gown
H.R.H The Duchess of Kent, formerly Princess Marina of Greece, pictured in her wedding dress of white and silver floral brocade designed by Captain Edward Molyneux

Brussels-Liege Express
Stunning green streamlined " Atlantic" type locomotive on the Brussels-Liege Express, Belgium. Date: late 1930s

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) swimming in open ocean, Malapascua Island, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Latvia, Riga, Riga Motor Museum, 1961 Pioneer 2M, Soviet-era turbo engined record car and 1962 ZIL-112S, Soviet-era 300HP sports car

LNER, "Coronation"Express runs between London and Edinburgh (colour litho)
5991551 LNER, " Coronation" Express runs between London and Edinburgh (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: LNER)

Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho)
PNP246698 Power locomotive, 1945 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: painted by Alexander Leydenfrost for the company calendar;)

Sir Malcolm Campbells Blue Bird, Bonneville, Utah, USA
Sir Malcolm Campbells Blue Bird at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA, for the World Land Speed Record 1935. 1935

Extra Streamline / W Heath Robinson
A long, low sleek streamlined car body. Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture

No. 2001 Cock o the North - LNER - Gresley P2 class steam locomotive. 1934

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) in flight over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Gannet (Sula bassana) diving, July UK Shetland

Great Blue shark (Prionace glauca) profile portrait viewed from slightly above, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua), Falkland Islands. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) diving into water to catch fish, Near Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK. January

Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) swimming near the surface, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

French Railway News - Service Streamlined since War. Date: 1952

Ford Cortina car, 1965
Ford Cortina car, parked in the roadway. 1965

HM Submarine Trump - P333 - T Class
HMS Trump (pennant number P333) was a British submarine of the third group of the T class. She was built by Vickers Armstrong, Barrow

RF- Male Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) in flight, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July. Did you know? Dragonflies spend up to six years as drab aquatic nymphs for only a few weeks as

Commen raven (Corvus corax) flying in falling snow, Vardo, Norway, March

Great Blue shark (Prionace glauca) viewed from above, Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) swimming near the surface, seen from the air. Pond Inlet, Canadian Arctic

Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus), at burrow with half grown chicks. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Birmingham Eurohub interior JLP01_10_50359
Birmingham International Airport, Elmdon, Birmingham, Bickenhill, Solihull, West Midlands. The information desk in the Eurohub terminal at Birmingham International Airport soon after its completion

Ello Me Duck
Hanna Lee Tidd

Man and Woman in the Sky
Drawing of a streamlined form of a man and woman almost flying through the air. Date: circa 1930

LNER Streamlined Pacific Class No. 4496 Dwight D Eisenhower by Reginald Mayes

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) portrait, Penzance, Cornwall, Atlantic Ocean, UK. September

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King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonica) group of adults marching to the colony on beach, St. Andrews Bay, Island of South Georgia Date: 29/11/2008

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King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonica) colony in snow during snowstorm, St. Andrews Bay, Island of South Georgia Date: 29/11/2008

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King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonica) colony in snow during snowstorm, St. Andrews Bay, Island of South Georgia Date: 29/11/2008

Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea), Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Aerotrain designed by Electro-motive section of the GMC
The Aerotrain designed by the Electro-motive section of the American General Motor Company - half the weight of a normal train. Date: 1955

The Zephyr of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Company. Date: 1935

The Hiawatha - Streamlined American Railroad Locomotive
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad Companys Hiawatha. 1935

H P Scripps six-cylinder 50-60 speedboat. 1912

Silver Bullet attempting speed record at Daytona, USA
The Silver Bullet, regarded as having perfect streamlining but unsuccessful in Land Speed Record attempts at Daytona, USA. 20th century

Bimotore Alfa-Romeo racing car
The Bimotore Alfa-Romeo, a road-racing car which covered the measured mile at 200.8 mph. 20th century

Speed of the Wind, specially built for Eyston
The specially built Speed of the Wind car in which Captain G E T Eyston set many land speed records on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA. 20th century

H O D Seagrave in the Golden Arrow, Daytona Beach, USA
H O D Seagrave in the Golden Arrow at Daytona Beach, USA. 20th century

Auto Union during speed trials on Avus motor racing track
Rear view of Auto Union racing car during speed trials on the Avus motor racing track when the car first made its appearance. 1934

Auto Union with enclosed cockpit during Italian speed trials. 1935

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"Streamlined: A Glimpse into the Speed and Elegance of a Bygone Era" Step back in time to Sunday 3rd July 1938, when Mallard raced past Little Bytham at an astonishing speed of 123 mph (198 km/h), leaving onlookers breathless. This iconic locomotive, known as the "Spirit of Progress, " was a testament to engineering marvels. Another remarkable creation was the Silver Link Locomotive, also known as Locomotive No. 6014 or King Henry VII. Crafted with precision at Swindon Works, it embodied both power and grace. David Wright's streamlined piece captures the essence of this era perfectly - sleek lines and aerodynamic curves that symbolize progress and innovation. Not limited to trains alone, streamlining revolutionized transportation across various modes. The Abraham Lincoln marked history as the first streamlined diesel-electric train between Chicago and St. Louis, whisking passengers away in unparalleled comfort. Venturing into the depths of the Pacific Ocean reveals another example of nature's own streamlined design - behold the pelagic thresher shark gracefully swimming through open waters near Malapascua Island in the Philippines. Even fashion embraced this trend; Tatler featured a stunning front cover showcasing Duchess of Kent in her wedding gown - a vision of elegance with its flowing lines and timeless beauty. The London-Edinburgh route witnessed sheer magnificence with LNER's "Coronation" Express racing through picturesque landscapes, captivating travelers with its vibrant colors against scenic backdrops. Across Europe, from Brussels to Liege, express trains showcased their streamlined prowess while connecting cities efficiently - epitomizing progress on wheels. In Latvia's Riga Motor Museum lies a relic from Soviet-era ingenuity -the 1961 Pioneer 2M turbo-engined record car. Its sleek form represents not only speed but also ambition for breaking boundaries during those times.