Date: 24/02/2023

The world-famous steam engine was the UK's first locomotive to reach 100mph.

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Flying Scotsman steam train celebrates 100 years

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The world-famous engine was the UK's first steam locomotive to reach 100mph.

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4472 Flying Scotsman stands at Aberdeen on 16 May 1964 preparing to return to Edinburgh with a special. Alongside is 60027 Merlin, about to leave with one of the scheduled 3 hour services to Glasgow Buchanan Street. The special had been organised by the Queen's College Railway and Transport Society of St Andrew's University, whose gowned officials adorn the platform.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)
16/05/1964 John Robin

Preserved Gresley ex-LNER A3 Pacific no 4472 Flying Scotsman stands at Carlisle platform 4 in the 1960s with a southbound special.
Location: Carlisle
Company: Lancaster and Carlisle Railway
// Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)

A very welcome return - 60103 'Flying Scotsman' at Bury Bolton Street on the East Lancashire Railway prior to it's first public test run to Heywood following its lengthy restoration at Ian Riley Engineering. Mr Riley's Black 5 45407 was coupled inside the train in support.
Location: Bury Bolton Street
Company: East Lancashire Railway
08/01/2016 Dennis Langley

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