Date: 14/07/2011

The return of the restored Flying Scotsman to the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York has been delayed after cracks were found in its chassis. [From Richard Buckby]

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Flying Scotsman's return delayed

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Restoration work on the Flying Scotsman locomotive is delayed by the discovery of cracks in its chassis.

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