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In 1830 the record train speed was 30 mph (48 km/h) set by Stephenson's Rocket in the United Kingdom. In 1848, 60 mph (96.6 km/h) set by Boston and Maine Railroad's Antelope in the United States. In 1850, 78 mph (125.6 km/h) set by Great Britain model locomotive in the United Kingdom. In 1854, Bristol & Exeter Railway's #41 model locomotive set the record in the United Kingdom at 81.8 mph (131.6 km/h). In 1893 the record was set by the Empire State Express' No. 999 in the United States at 83 mph (131.9 km/h).

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