"The Mallard" lyrics

See the engine streaking through
A fetching hue of garter blue
I swear there was no finer view
When bravely down the track she flew

Hear the rattle, hiss, and roar
Speed we never seen before
A clatter that you can't ignore
See The Mallard roll once more

Load the coal, Tom, stoke the flame
Down the line she'll pull again
Blew through like a hurricane
Forever we'll recall your name (Hey!)

Hear the rattle, hiss, and roar
Speed we never seen before
A clatter that you can't ignore
See The Mallard roll once more

On the stretch, oh let her go
Hold your nerve, we're getting close
A head of steam about to blow
A record 126 we hold

Hear the rattle, hiss, and roar
Speed we never seen before
A clatter that you can't ignore
See The Mallard roll once more

Rolling thunder shall not die
A lesson still in how to strive
For boldness and the gall to try
Gresley's dream is still alive

Hear the rattle, hiss, and roar
Speed we never seen before
A clatter that you can't ignore
See The Mallard roll once more
Hear the rattle, hiss, and roar
Speed we never seen before
A clatter that you can't ignore
See The Mallard roll once more