OT: LNER plate

Well, sort of off topic. We're from the "other side of the pond", Spokane
Washington, USA. Just got back from a vacation in Canada. Made the
mistake of going to an antique shop with my wife. She bought one small
piece of jewelry, but I bought a commemorative plate for $30.

It's labelled as #206 of 2000 and shows the LNER locomotive "Mallard"
which set a speed record between Grantham and Peterborough of 126mph in
1938. According to the plate, the record still stands.

I was surprised to find it so far from home (Nanton,Alberta, Canada). I'm
sure I paid more than it's worth, but it'll look nice on the wall.

Can anyone tell me more about the plate or the locomotive? Was the
locomotive preserved? Does the route still exist? Why does the record
still stand (as of 1988)?

All information appreciated.

P.S. The model railroad club in Edmonton was selling packages of old
magazines to raise money. Several of them were Model Railway Enthusiast
and Continental Modeller. Interesting to read about modelling over there.
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