The sound around me was drowned out, I only heard my breathing. Mileposts were flying past, James was sending shovel loads of coal into the blazing fire. We flew under bridges and through tunnels while sounding the whistle, letting it echo. We were a silver streak, cutting through the green countryside of the United Kingdom. My hand is on the regulator, the locomotive is jolting from side to side. I look up at the speed gauge, it read three numbers. 112 mph. A new world record. Two Rival Railway Companies, two separate train lines, one world record. The London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is in the east of the UK, while the London Midland and Scottish (LMS) is in the west of the UK. When the wheels hit the rails, they will be speeding down the line. They compete for the fastest steam locomotives in the world. Which company will prevail as the champion in this race of coal, steel and steam?