Land speed record for rail vehicles World speed records Speed record of steam rail vehicles

| Speed | Date_ | Country | Train | Arr_ | Power_ | State_ | Comments_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 km/h (100 mph) | 1934-11-30 | UK | LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman | Loc | Steam | Unmod. | In 1934, Flying Scotsman achieved the first authenticated 100 mph (161 km/h) by a steam locomotive. |
| 145 km/h (90 mph) | 1895-08-22 | UK | LNWR No. 790 Hardwicke | Loc | Steam | Unmod. | Maximum speed claimed[by whom?], although average speed record was authenticated.[citation needed] |
| 131.6 km/h (82 mph) | 1854-06 | UK | Bristol & Exeter Railway #41 | Loc | Steam | Unmod. | Broad gauge[citation needed] |
| 131 km/h (81 mph) | 1893-05-10 | USA | Empire State Express No. 999 | Loc | Steam | Unmod. | 112 mph (180 km/h) claimed[by whom?], which would make it the first wheeled vehicle to exceed 100 mph (161 km/h). |
| 125.6 km/h (78 mph) | 1850 | UK | Great Britain | Loc | Steam | Unmod. | 80 mph (129 km/h) claimed[by whom?][citation needed] |