Flying Scotsman


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<h4><a href='/locations/D/Drem'>Drem</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> photographed near Drem with a special in the 1960s. 1/132</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle_Kingmoor_Shed'>Carlisle Kingmoor Shed</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>In rapidly fading light, ex-LNER A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> takes an unidentified special south towards Carlisle station during the 1960s. The train is just passing Kingmoor MPD and the locomen's hostel can be seen in the right background. 2/132</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Scremerston'>Scremerston</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/Newcastle_and_Berwick_Railway'>Newcastle and Berwick Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> with twin tenders attached approaching Scemerston, Northumberland, with a special in the late 1960s. 3/132</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved Gresley ex-LNER A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands at Carlisle platform 4 in the 1960s with a southbound special. 4/132</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle_Kingmoor_Shed'>Carlisle Kingmoor Shed</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands at Etterby Road bridge, Carlisle, with a special in the sixties. 5/132</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/Y/York'>York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/Y/York_and_North_Midland_Railway'>York and North Midland Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> at York station on 2 May 1964 with the <I>London - North Eastern Flyer</I>, organised by The Gresley Society, on its way from Kings Cross to Darlington. Standing on the centre road is 60051 <I>Blink Bonny</I> which had arrived earlier with the RCTS <I>North Eastern Limited</I> from Newcastle. 6/132</p><p>02/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/Y/York'>York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/Y/York_Station_North_Eastern_Railway'>York Station (North Eastern Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands at York station on 2 May 1964 with the Gresley Society's 9 coach 'London North Eastern Flyer' which ran between Kings Cross and Darlington North Road. The trip included a visit to Darlington Locomotive Works. 7/132</p><p>02/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> with <I>'Pegler's Pullman'</I> about to run into Waverley's east end platforms on 9 May 1964 following its journey north from Doncaster. See image <a href='/img/25/500/index.html'>25500</a> 8/132</p><p>09/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Frank_Spaven_Collection_Courtesy_David_Spaven'>Frank Spaven Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p><I>'Flying Scotsman'</I> stands at Waverley's Platform 8 on 9th May 1964, having arrived with the <I>Pegler's Pullman</I> special from Doncaster see image <a href='/img/25/500/index.html'>25500</a>. 9/132</p><p>09/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Frank_Spaven_Collection_Courtesy_David_Spaven'>Frank Spaven Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved A3 Pacific no 4472 <i>Flying Scotsman</i> simmers gently at Waverley's Platform 8 on 9th May 1964. The steam celebrity had arrived in the city earlier that day with <I>'Pegler's Pullman'</I> see image <a href='/img/40/411/index.html'>40411</a>. 10/132</p><p>09/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Frank_Spaven_Collection_Courtesy_David_Spaven'>Frank Spaven Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tweedmouth'>Tweedmouth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/Newcastle_and_Berwick_Railway'>Newcastle and Berwick Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> runs north through Tweedmouth station on 9 May 1964 with <I>Pegler's Pullman</I> en route from Doncaster to Edinburgh. Part of Tweeedmouth shed (52D) can be seen in the right background. The locomotive spent the following 9 days in Scotland on railtour duty and returned south light engine on 18 May. It was during this visit that the initial work on the Terence Cuneo painting of 4472 on the Forth Bridge was undertaken. 11/132</p><p>09/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Ferryhill_Shed_2nd'>Ferryhill Shed [2nd]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>Gresley A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands on Ferryhill shed on 16 May 1964, having arrived in Aberdeen earlier that day with the Queens College RTS <I>'Flying Scotsman Railtour'</I> from Edinburgh see image <a href='/img/36/107/index.html'>36107</a>. 12/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Joint_Caledonian_Railway'>Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> photographed in Aberdeen station on 16 May 1964 after bringing in the <I>Queen's College Railway & Transport Society Flying Scotsman Rail Tour</I>. The special had arrived earlier from Edinburgh Waverley, having run via Glenfarg and Forfar. 13/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Joint_Caledonian_Railway'>Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>Centre of attention. 4472 at the head of the Queen's College RTS <I>'Flying Scotsman'</I> railtour of 16 May 1964. The train is seen at Aberdeen station shortly after its arrival from Edinburgh Waverley. 14/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Denburn_Valley_Line_Great_North_of_Scotland_Railway'>Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> pictured following arrival in Aberdeen with the Queen's College RTS railtour of 16 May 1964 from Edinburgh. 15/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Joint_Caledonian_Railway'>Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands at Aberdeen on 16 May 1964 preparing to return to Edinburgh with a special. Alongside is 60027 <I>Merlin</I>, 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. 16/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Ferryhill_Shed_2nd'>Ferryhill Shed [2nd]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on the turntable at Ferryhill during its 4 hour stopover in Aberdeen on 16 May 1964. The A3 had arrived in the city from Edinburgh with the Queens College RTS <I>'Flying Scotsman Railtour'</I>. 17/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kelty_North_Junction'>Kelty North Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/K/Kinross-shire_Railway'>Kinross-shire Railway</a></small></p><p>View from a train window as A3 Pacific no 4472 'Flying Scotsman' heads north towards Perth on the Kinross-shire line with the Queen's College Railway and Transport Society's 'Flying Scotsman Rail Tour' on 16 May 1964. See image <a href='/img/24/811/index.html'>24811</a>. The photograph is thought to have been taken about a mile north of Kelty. 18/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Princes_Street_Gardens_Cutting'>Princes Street Gardens Cutting</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> emerges from The Mound tunnel and accelerates west through Princes Street Gardens on 16 May 1964 with the Queen's College Railway & Transport Society <I>'Flying Scotsman Rail Tour'</I> bound for Aberdeen. See image <a href='/img/25/697/index.html'>25697</a> 19/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Frank_Spaven_Collection_Courtesy_David_Spaven'>Frank Spaven Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kinnaber_Junction'>Kinnaber Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Railway'>Aberdeen Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> takes the East Coast route at Kinnaber Junction on 16 May 1964 with the Queens College RTS <I>'Flying Scotsman Railtour'</I> returning from Aberdeen to Edinburgh. 20/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tay_Bridge_Station'>Tay Bridge [Station]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/T/Tay_Bridge_and_Associated_Lines_North_British_Railway'>Tay Bridge and Associated Lines (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A platform and trackside scrum well underway at Dundee Tay Bridge station on 16 May 1964 following the arrival of 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> from Aberdeen. The A3 was returning to Edinburgh with the Queen's College Railway & Transport Society <I>Flying Scotsman Rail Tour</I>. See image <a href='/img/49/458/index.html'>49458</a> 21/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>The <I>Flying Scotsman Rail Tour</I>, organised by Queen's College Railway & Transport Society, stands at the north end of Perth station on 16 May 1964 prior to heading for Aberdeen. 22/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdeen'>Aberdeen</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdeen_Joint_Caledonian_Railway'>Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)</a></small></p><p>The Queen's College RTS <I>Flying Scotsman</I> railtour of 16 May 1964 ex-Edinburgh Waverley pictured following its arrival in Aberdeen. 23/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tay_Bridge'>Tay Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/T/Tay_Bridge_and_Associated_Lines_North_British_Railway'>Tay Bridge and Associated Lines (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Gresley A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> runs out onto the Tay Bridge on 16 May 1964 with the Queens College RTS <I>'Flying Scotsman Railtour'</I>. 24/132</p><p>16/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Margarets_Shed'>St Margarets Shed</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> photographed in the shed yard at St Margarets on 18 May 1964. The locomotive had hauled an Edinburgh - Aberdeen special two days earlier see image <a href='/img/25/697/index.html'>25697</a>. 25/132</p><p>18/05/1964<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Belses'>Belses</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Preserved A3 Pacific 4472 with the <I>Flying Scotsman Anniversary Special</I> on 16 April 1966. The special, which ran between Northallerton and Inverkeithing, marked the third anniversary of the purchase of the locomotive by Alan Pegler. The outward journey ran over the ECML, with the return south via the Waverley route. It is seen here on the return journey about to run through Belses station. See image <a href='/img/27/918/index.html'>27918</a> 26/132</p><p>16/04/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Dougie_Squance_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hawick_2nd'>Hawick [2nd]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Border_Union_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Border Union Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 takes the <I>Flying Scotsman Anniversary Special</I> south away from Hawick on 16 April 1966 on its return from Inverkeithing to Northallerton. The special had been organised to celebrate the third anniversary of the purchase of the locomotive by Alan Pegler. 27/132</p><p>16/04/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Patersons_No_2_Siding'>Paterson's No 2 Siding</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Preserved A3 Pacific 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> with the Warwickshire Railway Society 'Aberdonian' railtour photographed on its way north at Galashiels on 25 June 1966. [Ref query 482] 28/132</p><p>25/06/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Dougie_Squance_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hawick_2nd'>Hawick [2nd]</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Border_Union_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Border Union Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Preserved A3 Pacific 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> at Hawick on 25 June 1966 with the Warwickshire Railway Society's <I>'Aberdonian Rail Tour'</I>. The special was on its way north during part of a 3-day tour which started and finished at London's Waterloo station. 29/132</p><p>25/06/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Slitrig_Viaduct'>Slitrig Viaduct</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Border_Union_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Border Union Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A northbound special crossing Slitrig Viaduct south of Hawick on 25 June 1966. The train is the Warwickshire Railway Society's <I>Aberdonian Railtour</I> with 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> in charge for the leg from Hellifield to Edinburgh Waverley. 30/132</p><p>25/06/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>A3 4472 'Flying Scotsman' brings the June 1966 'Aberdonian' railtour into Edinburgh Waverley. The tour had started at London Waterloo with the A3 in charge of the Hellifield – Edinburgh stage, using the Settle and Carlisle and Waverley routes. 31/132</p><p>25/06/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_McGregor'>Robin McGregor</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Plenty of young admirers for A3 4472 'Flying Scotsman' after arrival at Edinburgh Waverley with the 'Aberdonian' railtour of 25th June 1966. The tour had started at London Waterloo, and the A3 covered the Hellifield – Edinburgh stage, using the Settle & Carlisle and Waverley routes. 32/132</p><p>25/06/1966<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_McGregor'>Robin McGregor</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hull_Dairycoates'>Hull Dairycoates</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/Y/York_and_North_Midland_Railway'>York and North Midland Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on shed at Hull Dairycoates on 21 September 1968, having arrived in the city with the LCGB's <I>East Riding Ltd</I> from Kings Cross. 33/132</p><p>21/09/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Louth'>Louth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Lincolnshire_Railway'>East Lincolnshire Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> with the LCGB <I>East Riding Ltd</I> railtour from Kings Cross, seen during a photostop at Louth on 21 September 1968. Part of the large Associated British Maltsters site can be seen on the right. 34/132</p><p>21/09/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Barnetby'>Barnetby</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/M/Manchester,_Sheffield_and_Lincolnshire_Railway'>Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway</a></small></p><p>The LCGB 'East Riding Limited' of 21 September 1968 during a photostop at Barnetby before heading west to reach Hull via Applehurst Junction and Selby. The special, which originated from Kings Cross, was hauled throughout by 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I>. See image <a href='/img/23/701/index.html'>23701</a> 35/132</p><p>21/09/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Louth'>Louth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Lincolnshire_Railway'>East Lincolnshire Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands at Louth station, Lincolnshire, on 21 September 1968 with the LCGB <I>East Riding Ltd</I> railtour from Kings Cross. The Pacific is in the process of taking on water from the road tanker on the right of the picture. 36/132</p><p>21/09/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Louth'>Louth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Lincolnshire_Railway'>East Lincolnshire Railway</a></small></p><p>The LCGB <I>East Riding Ltd</I> railtour from Kings Cross stands at Louth, Lincolnshire, on 21 September 1968 behind 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I>. 37/132</p><p>21/09/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/Robin_Barbour_Collection_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle_Durranhill_Shed'>Carlisle Durranhill Shed</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>Gresley A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> runs through a fog-bound Durranhill on the eastern edge of Carlisle on 26 October 1968 with train 1Z12 the 1.30pm ex-Carlisle RCTS/Flying Scotsman Enterprises <I>'Moorlands Rail Tour'</I>. The special was on its way back to Liverpool Lime Street via the S&C, Leeds, Wakefield Kirkgate and Manchester Victoria. 38/132</p><p>26/10/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/c_2016_Google_and_c_2016_DigitalGlobe'>(c) 2016 Google and (c) 2016 DigitalGlobe</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>Preserved A3 Pacific 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> at Carlisle on 26 October 1968. The locomotive had arrived earlier with the 0750 ex-Liverpool Lime Street RCTS <I>Moorlands</I> railtour. 39/132</p><p>26/10/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p><I>The Moorlands Rail Tour</I> from Liverpool Lime Street approaching Carlisle on 26 October 1968 behind A3 Pacific 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I>. 40/132</p><p>26/10/1968<br><small><a href='/contributors/K_A_Gray'>K A Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Accrington'>Accrington</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Accrington,_Burnley_and_Colne_Branch_East_Lancashire_Railway'>Accrington, Burnley and Colne Branch (East Lancashire Railway)</a></small></p><p><I>Flying Scotsman,</I> at that time the only steam locomotive allowed on BR, runs into Accrington station from the east on <I>The North Eastern</I> railtour. Accrington North signalbox formerly controlled the junction with the Bury line in the foreground, by this time a parcels siding stub See image <a href='/img/38/442/index.html'>38442</a>. This photo was taken by my late father, Tom Bartlett, who although not an enthusiast himself encouraged my hobby and took me to see this train pass through one of our local stations. 41/132</p><p>13/04/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grantshouse'>Grantshouse</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> photographed heading north on the ECML near Grantshouse on 10 May 1969 with a Flying Scotsman Enterprises 'Positioning Special'. 42/132</p><p>10/05/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Dougie_Squance_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Germains_Level_Crossing'>St Germains Level Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman passing St Germains LC in June 1969 with a Hull Miniature Railway Society special. 43/132</p><p>08/06/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bruce_McCartney'>Bruce McCartney</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Germains_Level_Crossing'>St Germains Level Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Making waves. Privately preserved A3 Pacific 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> passing St Germains on the approach to Edinburgh on 8 June 1969 with the Hull Miniature Railway Society 21st anniversary special. 44/132</p><p>08/06/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Dougie_Squance_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/St_Germains_Level_Crossing'>St Germains Level Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>To commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Hull Miniature Railway Society, a return special ran between Hull and Edinburgh on 8 June 1969. The train was hauled throughout by 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I>, seen here near St Germains level crossing approaching Edinburgh on the outward leg. 45/132</p><p>08/06/1969<br><small><a href='/contributors/Dougie_Squance_Courtesy_Bruce_McCartney'>Dougie Squance (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Barrow_Hill_Shed'>Barrow Hill Shed</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Midland_Railway'>North Midland Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on display at a Barrow Hill open day on 22 September 1974. 46/132</p><p>22/09/1974<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carnforth'>Carnforth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I>, photographed at 'Steamtown', Carnforth, in 1975. 47/132</p><p>//1975<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hellifield'>Hellifield</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Western_Railway'>North Western Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Flying Scotsman</I> south of Hellifield with the Carnforth to Leeds stage of the LNER Society's 'West Yorkshireman' on 21st June 1975. The LNER Society organised two tours for this date - these ran combined from Euston to Carnforth, with the other half of the train being taken forward to Ravenglass and Sellafield as 'The Furnessman' by (6)1306 and <I>Green Arrow</I>. 48/132</p><p>21/06/1975<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Melling_Tunnel'>Melling Tunnel</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Western_Railway'>North Western Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Flying Scotsman</I> bursts out of Melling Tunnel and passes Wennington up distant while working the GMRS special of 24th April 1976 on its return from Carnforth to York. 49/132</p><p>24/04/1976<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Wennington_Junction'>Wennington Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Western_Railway'>North Western Railway</a></small></p><p>On May 1st 1976, <I>Hardwicke</I> and <I>Flying Scotsman</I> spent much of the day on display at Settle before working a second S&C centenary special. This one had originated at Blackburn and enjoyed steam power on the Hellifield to Carnforth leg of its return journey from Carlisle, seen here passing Wennington. As can be seen from the glistening rails, the weather was far from ideal for such an occasion. See image <a href='/img/38/631/index.html'>38631</a> 50/132</p><p>01/05/1976<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Wennington_Junction'>Wennington Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Western_Railway'>North Western Railway</a></small></p><p><I>Hardwicke</I> piloting <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on a train of preserved saloons running between Carnforth and Carlisle in May 1976 as part of the Settle and Carlisle centenary celebrations. The train had been booked to be worked as far as Hellifield by the Midland Compound and Black 5 No 44871, but neither proved fit on the day, resulting in this stopgap pairing, seen approaching Wennington. The trackbed of the closed ex-MR line to Lancaster Green Ayre is prominent on the left. 51/132</p><p>01/05/1976<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carnforth'>Carnforth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> stands alongside the ash plant at Steamtown in May 1976 prior to working a special to Sellafield see image <a href='/img/37/565/index.html'>37565</a>. With the amount of ash generated in the preservation era being only a small fraction of that produced in BR days, the services of the plant and its associated paraphernalia were no longer required. 52/132</p><p>08/05/1976<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carnforth'>Carnforth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> at Steamtown Carnforth on the fine morning of Saturday 8th May 1976 prior to working the M&GNJRS <I>'Lakelander'</I> railtour to Sellafield. 'Hardwicke' acted as pilot as far as Ulverston where B1 No (6)1306 took over the assisting role. 53/132</p><p>08/05/1976<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carnforth'>Carnforth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>Black 5 No. 44871 might be on home territory at Steamtown, Carnforth, but, flanked by <I>'Sir Nigel Gresley'</I> and <I>'Flying Scotsman'</I> in May 1977, it's the one that looks slightly out of place. 54/132</p><p>08/05/1977<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dent'>Dent</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> approaches Dent with 'The Lord Bishop' special on 30th September 1978. One of two trains run that day in memory of Bishop Eric Treacy, this working had originated from London Euston. 55/132</p><p>30/09/1978<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dent'>Dent</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>Not your typical gricers! No. 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> is the centre of attention for a group of 'civilians' as it restarts from Dent on 30 September 1978 with <I>The Lord Bishop</I> to Appleby, a train it worked from Hellifield. 56/132</p><p>30/09/1978<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/R/Rise_Hill_Tunnel'>Rise Hill Tunnel</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p><I>Flying Scotsman</I> northbound near Rise Hill Tunnel on the Settle & Carlisle line on 30 September 1978 with <I>The Lord Bishop</I>. The special was bound for Appleby, where a memorial service was held for Bishop Eric Treacy. 57/132</p><p>30/09/1978<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ian_Dinmore'>Ian Dinmore</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Blea_Moor_Tunnel'>Blea Moor Tunnel</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>'The Lord Bishop' memorial train leaves the north portal of Blea Moor Tunnel on 30 September 1978 behind 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I>. 58/132</p><p>30/09/1978<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Garsdale'>Garsdale</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>Following a stop at Dent, <I>Flying Scotsman</I> is pictured making for Appleby with 'The Lord Bishop' special on 30 September 1978. Scene approximately a mile and a half north of Garsdale. 59/132</p><p>30/09/1978<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Culgaith'>Culgaith</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>A3 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman,</I> with a special train over the Settle and Carlisle route, passing Culgaith level crossing in the late 1980s. 60/132</p><p>//<br><small><a href='/contributors/Gordon_Steel'>Gordon Steel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Culgaith'>Culgaith</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 'Flying Scotsman' heads a Southbound 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' in the early 1980s, passing the River Eden between Langwathby and Culgaith with the Lakeland Fells in the background. 61/132</p><p>//1980<br><small><a href='/contributors/Gordon_Steel'>Gordon Steel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Shipley'>Shipley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Skipton_Branch_Leeds_and_Bradford_Railway'>Skipton Branch (Leeds and Bradford Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> struggles to round Shipley station west to south curve with the empty stock of <I>The North Yorkshireman</I> heading from Keighley to Bradford Forster Square Good Yard for servicing, and for turning on the Shipley Triangle ready to return north, in June 1981. 62/132</p><p>30/06/1981<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Skipton'>Skipton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Leeds_and_Bradford_Extension_Railway'>Leeds and Bradford Extension Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> approaches Skipton Station from the north, with <I>The North Yorkshireman</I> special working to Keighley, on 30 June 1981. See image <a href='/img/24/878/index.html'>24878</a> for a later view at Shipley Station. 63/132</p><p>30/06/1981<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Doncaster_Works'>Doncaster Works</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/D/Doncaster_Works_Great_Northern_Railway'>Doncaster Works (Great Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>Preserved former LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 4472 'Flying Scotsman' (BR 60103) seen on display in steam, with cab accessible, during an Open Day at Doncaster Works in 1983 64/132</p><p>26/02/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Skipton'>Skipton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Leeds_and_Bradford_Extension_Railway'>Leeds and Bradford Extension Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <i>Flying Scotsman</i> eastbound approaching Skipton station with its Diamond Jubilee special in April 1983. 65/132</p><p>/04/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Pesterfield'>David Pesterfield</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 'Flying Scotsman' at Waverley having handed 'The Fair Maid' over to a diesel. 66/132</p><p>01/10/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth_New_Yard'>Perth New Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Midland_Junction_Railway'>Scottish Midland Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>Ex-LNER A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> about to be turned at Perth New Yard. The photograph is thought to have been taken in the early 1980s. Note the base of the former water tower on the left. [With thanks to Gary Straiton] 67/132</p><p>01/10/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/Larry_Addley'>Larry Addley</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth_New_Yard'>Perth New Yard</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Midland_Junction_Railway'>Scottish Midland Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>Gresley A3 Pacific no 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on the turntable at Perth New Yard in the early 1980s. [With thanks to Gary Straiton] 68/132</p><p>01/10/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/Larry_Addley'>Larry Addley</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Aberdour'>Aberdour</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 'Flying Scotsman' climbs away from Aberdour with a southbound charter believed to be 'The Fair Maid' on 1 October 1983. 69/132</p><p>01/10/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/A/Ayr_MPD'>Ayr MPD</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Ayr_and_Dalmellington_Railway'>Ayr and Dalmellington Railway</a></small></p><p>An open day at Ayr MPD on 31 October 1983 sees 4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> amongst the VIP guests. 70/132</p><p>31/10/1983<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Princes_Risborough'>Princes Risborough</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/P/Princes_Risborough,_Thame_and_Oxford_Extension_and_Aylesbury_Extension_Wycombe_Railway'>Princes Risborough, Thame and Oxford Extension and Aylesbury Extension (Wycombe Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on display at a steam gathering at Princes Risborough in October 1986. 71/132</p><p>12/10/1986<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Settle'>Settle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>4472 'Flying Scotsman' working The Cumbrian Mountain Express on 30 March 1991, climbing from Settle Jct, over the A65 road towards Settle station. The tour had started at Kings Cross but 4472 only came on at Blackburn to work the final leg of the outward journey to Carlisle. The return trip that day was hauled by 60009 then running as 'Osprey'. 72/132</p><p>30/03/1991<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grafton_East_Junction'>Grafton East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Berks_and_Hants_Extension_Railway'>Berks and Hants Extension Railway</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> westbound at Crofton on the Berks & Hants line, in the summer of 1999. (Just in case anyone has forgotten what the poor thing looks like). 73/132</p><p>25/07/1999<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/National_Railway_Museum_York'>National Railway Museum York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/National_Railway_Museum'>National Railway Museum</a></small></p><p>4472 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> (honest) in the workshops at the National Railway Museum, York, in September 2007. See image <a href='/img/4/383/index.html'>4383</a> 74/132</p><p>25/09/2007<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Miller'>Colin Miller</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/National_Railway_Museum_York'>National Railway Museum York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/National_Railway_Museum'>National Railway Museum</a></small></p><p>Preserved 4472 'Flying Scotsman' still undergoing its major overhaul in the workshops of the National Railway Museum, York, on 25 March 2010. Looks like they've finished work on the nameplate... 75/132</p><p>25/03/2010<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/National_Railway_Museum_York'>National Railway Museum York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/National_Railway_Museum'>National Railway Museum</a></small></p><p><I>Flying Scotsman</I> in the NRM workshops at York on 8 April 2013. The locomotive is in wartime black livery and carrying the number 502 on the buffer beam (the number it carried in the early part of 1946). The latest overhaul has been the subject of much criticism - see recent news item. 76/132</p><p>08/04/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/Colin_Alexander'>Colin Alexander</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/National_Railway_Museum_York'>National Railway Museum York</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/National_Railway_Museum'>National Railway Museum</a></small></p><p>General view over the workshops at the National Railway Museum in June 2013. The locomotive hiding at the back, disguised in wartime black livery and carrying the number 502 is <I>Flying Scotsman</I>. See image <a href='/img/26/937/index.html'>26937</a> 77/132</p><p>06/06/2013<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Furnevel'>John Furnevel</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Bury_Bolton_Street'>Bury Bolton Street</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Lancashire_Railway'>East Lancashire Railway</a></small></p><p>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. 78/132</p><p>08/01/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Dennis_Langley'>Dennis Langley</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Townsend_Fold'>Townsend Fold</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Lancashire_Railway'>East Lancashire Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> hauls the first southbound ELR service of the day on 9 January 2016. The train is approaching Townsend Fold level crossing on one of its public test runs. [See recent news item]. Behind the grey pacific is the 'insurance policy' provided by 31466 (later replaced by a Black 5). 79/132</p><p>09/01/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Summerseat'>Summerseat</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/East_Lancashire_Railway'>East Lancashire Railway</a></small></p><p>Having a bit of an identity crises at the moment, number 502/103/60103 (depending where you look) <I>Flying Scotsman</I> (but without nameplates) on it's second round trip at the East Lancashire Railway on 9 January 2016. The track gang is out with the Land Rover carrying out some packing and lineside clearance work just south of Summerseat station. 80/132</p><p>09/01/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Woodacre_Crossing'>Woodacre Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Preston_Junction_Railway'>Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 Flying Scotsman, on a positioning move from Bury to Carnforth, is seen in fading light at Woodacre on 270116. The A3 Pacific, still in wartime matt black livery, was being moved to Carnforth ahead of its main line test run. It was in light steam, but unfortunately piloted by West Coast Brush Type 4 47746 <I>Chris Fudge</I>. 81/132</p><p>27/01/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Lostock_Hall'>Lostock Hall</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Liverpool,_Ormskirk_and_Preston_Railway_East_Lancashire_Railway'>Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway (East Lancashire Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 <i>Flying Scotsman</i> approaches Lostock Hall on 4 February 2016 on a loaded test run from Carnforth. This was the locomotive's first outing on the main line since its lengthy overhaul. It was however the second run the engine had made, the first being a 'light' test from Carnforth to Hellifield, before this trip from Carnforth to Hellifield, Blackburn, Preston and back via the WCML. 82/132</p><p>04/02/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/M/Milnthorpe'>Milnthorpe</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>The inaugural public run of restored 60103 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> on 6th Feburary 2016 started in appalling weather but, despite this, vantage points were full of spectators. Soon after departure from Carnforth the A3 is seen approaching the over bridge at Elmsfield near Milnthorpe. The smoke deflectors are clearly needed for main line running - what would the view ahead at this point have been without them? 83/132</p><p>06/02/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Levisham'>Levisham</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/W/Whitby_and_Pickering_Railway'>Whitby and Pickering Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' approaching Levisham on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway on 12 March 2016. 84/132</p><p>12/03/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Stow'>Stow</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' on its way to Tweedbank with the 'Cathedrals Express', passing Stow station on the Borders Line, on 15th May 2016. 85/132</p><p>15/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Bosher'>David Bosher</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Borthwick_Bank_Signal_Box'>Borthwick Bank Signal Box</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' climbs Borthwick Bank with 'The Cathedrals Express' on the 15th of May 2016. A small group admire the locomotive from above to the right. 86/132</p><p>15/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Jeffray_Wotherspoon'>Jeffray Wotherspoon</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tweedbank'>Tweedbank</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>A new generation of enthusiast enjoying the Flying Scotsman at Tweedbank. 87/132</p><p>15/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Yellowlees'>John Yellowlees</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Heriot'>Heriot</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman steaming sedately south between Heriot and Fountainhall on 15 May 2016. 88/132</p><p>15/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Poustie'>Mark Poustie</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Patersons_No_2_Siding'>Paterson's No 2 Siding</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Hawick_Railway_North_British_Railway'>Edinburgh and Hawick Railway (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman going backwards on the rear of the trains returning from Tweedbank. 89/132</p><p>15/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Yellowlees'>John Yellowlees</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grafton_East_Junction'>Grafton East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Berks_and_Hants_Extension_Railway'>Berks and Hants Extension Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman heading west past Crofton Pumping Station on the GWR Berks and Hants line. On time at 1045 hours.<br><br>Despite Network Rail's ban on timings, every car park and parking space was full of photographers. The timings where even on yesterday evening's Real Train Times phone app. So much for secrecy. 90/132</p><p>21/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grafton_East_Junction'>Grafton East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Berks_and_Hants_Extension_Railway'>Berks and Hants Extension Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman heading west past Crofton Pumping Station on the GWR Berks and Hants line on 21 May, on time at 1045. 91/132</p><p>21/05/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>Having brought in The Waverley special from York via Hexham on Sunday 11th September, 60103 Flying Scotsman sat in platform 1 at Carlisle for well over half an hour, giving ample opportunity for photography. Here it is moving forward with the support coach prior to reversing down to Upperby to turn. 92/132</p><p>11/09/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman seen causing a stir at Carlisle on 'The Waverley'. 93/132</p><p>/10/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Jamieson'>Bill Jamieson</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/F/Farington_Curve_Junction'>Farington Curve Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>After a short visit to the East Lancashire Railway, 60103 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> worked back to the NRM via a circuitous route on 18th October 2016. Seen here passing Farington Curve Junction the A3 ran via Castleton, Manchester, Golborne, Preston, Carnforth, Skipton and Leeds. 94/132</p><p>18/10/2016<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Helwith_Bridge'>Helwith Bridge</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Settle_and_Carlisle_Line_Midland_Railway'>Settle and Carlisle Line (Midland Railway)</a></small></p><p>The S&C re-opening special charter hauled by 60103 <I>'Flying Scotsman'</I> just north of Helwith Bridge on 31 March 2017. 95/132</p><p>31/03/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hellifield'>Hellifield</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Western_Railway'>North Western Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 <I>'Flying Scotsman'</I> hauling the S&C re-opening special from the K&WVR to Carlisle on 31 March 2017. The train is approaching Hellifield on the outward run. 96/132</p><p>31/03/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/C/Carlisle'>Carlisle</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Carlisle_Railway'>Lancaster and Carlisle Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman today at Carlisle. FS had arrived via Settle, but buses are still in operation over the northern section. 97/132</p><p>31/03/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Yellowlees'>John Yellowlees</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/I/Inveresk'>Inveresk</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 Flying Scotsman nears Inveresk with The Cathedrals Express from Kings Cross to Edinburgh on 13 May. 98/132</p><p>13/05/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Haymarket'>Haymarket</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh_and_Glasgow_Railway'>Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman passing through Haymarket at 1735 on 'The Cathedrals Express'. 99/132</p><p>14/05/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Yellowlees'>John Yellowlees</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/N/North_Queensferry'>North Queensferry</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/F/Forth_Bridge_Railway'>Forth Bridge Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman emerges from the north portal of the Forth Bridge with the 'Forth Circular' on 14 May. 100/132</p><p>14/05/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Leyland'>Leyland</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> heads south through Leyland on 16 May 2017 while working the Edinburgh to Crewe (via the S&C) leg of the fourth day on the 'Cathedrals Express' railtour. 101/132</p><p>16/05/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Slateford_Junction'>Slateford Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Caledonian_Railway'>Caledonian Railway</a></small></p><p>'Flying Scotsman' seen at Slateford pulling out onto the WCML from the Craiglockhart Connection with 1Z44 'Cathedrals Express' for Appleby, running on time after a late start from Waverley was recouped while awaiting the WCML path at Slateford. Out of sight at the rear of the train is 47746 'Chris Fudge' which provided more assistance in rear once the whole train was on the main line - hence the fairly rapid acceleration away towards Kingsknowe. 102/132</p><p>16/05/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Alasdair_Taylor'>Alasdair Taylor</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/S/Slateford'>Slateford</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/E/Edinburgh,_Suburban_and_Southside_Junction_Railway'>Edinburgh, Suburban and Southside Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>'Flying Scotsman' at Slateford pulling out onto the WCML from the Craiglockhart Connection with 1Z44 'Cathedrals Express' for Appleby, running on time after a late start from Waverley was recouped while awaiting the WCML path at Slateford. Out of sight at the rear of the train is 47746 'Chris Fudge' which provided more assistance in rear once the whole train was on the main line - hence a fairly rapid acceleration away towards Kingsknowe. 103/132</p><p>16/05/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Alasdair_Taylor'>Alasdair Taylor</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tilehurst'>Tilehurst</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Great_Western_Railway'>Great Western Railway</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman whizzes through Tilehurst with the Cathedrals Express on 13th June 2017. Photo courtesy of Peter Caton. 104/132</p><p>13/06/2017<br><small><a href='/contributors/Ken_Strachan'>Ken Strachan</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalgety_Bay'>Dalgety Bay</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 Flying Scotsman climbs away from Dalgety Bay with the first 'The Cathedrals Express' trip from Edinburgh to Fife. 105/132</p><p>20/05/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>A grab shot of the splasher nameplate of the 'Flying Scotsman' from Waverley'splatform 20 as the train arrived. 106/132</p><p>20/05/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Martin_MacGuire'>Martin MacGuire</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>A portrait of footplate crew of the 'Flying Scotsman' at Edinburgh Waverley. Mr Sooty. 107/132</p><p>20/05/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Martin_MacGuire'>Martin MacGuire</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>Nice suitably oily motion on 'Flying Scotsman'. 108/132</p><p>21/05/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Martin_MacGuire'>Martin MacGuire</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>The Flying Scotsman simmers at platform 20 on return to Waverley from a Fife Circle trip. 109/132</p><p>21/05/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Martin_MacGuire'>Martin MacGuire</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/E/Edinburgh_Waverley'>Edinburgh Waverley</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_British_Railway'>North British Railway</a></small></p><p>A footplate conversation on board 'Flying Scotsman' after arrival at Edinburgh Waverley. 110/132</p><p>21/05/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Martin_MacGuire'>Martin MacGuire</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Bay_Horse'>Bay Horse</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Preston_Junction_Railway'>Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>Drifting steam from the pilot, Black 5 45212, partially obscures train engine 60103 <I>Flying Scotsman</I> as they pass Bay Horse on 18th June 2018. This was the last few miles of a run from London Victoria to Carnforth with the <I>Lakes Express</I> (Day 1). 111/132</p><p>18/06/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/L/Leyland'>Leyland</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>45212 pilots 60103 'Flying Scotsman' on 'The Lakes Express' from London Victoria to Carnforth, seen passing Leyland on 18 June 2018. 45212 is a former Lostock Hall shed (10D) and a few former staff from the shed were present to see the engine approaching 50 years since the end of steam. 112/132</p><p>18/06/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Preston'>Preston</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/N/North_Union_Railway'>North Union Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 Flying Scotsman and 47237 arrive at Preston from the south with a railtour from Carlisle via the S&C and Blackburn on 04 August 2018. The tour later carried on to Crewe via Manchester hauled by diesel while 60103 and 47237 headed to Carnforth. The former L&YR Park Hotel can be seen behind Flying Scotsman. 113/132</p><p>04/08/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Barton_and_Broughton'>Barton and Broughton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Preston_Junction_Railway'>Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>An unusual working on 28th December 2018. DB 66063 piloted 60103 'Flying Scotsman' from Carnforth to Toton Depot and the short convoy is seen from Lightfoot Lane bridge passing through the long cutting between Barton loop and Oxheys. 114/132</p><p>28/12/2018<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Druimuachdar_Summit'>Druimuachdar Summit</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>A3 Pacific No.60103 Flying Scotsman and B1 61306 Mayflower double head 'The Highlands & Islands Explorer' through Druimuachdar Pass on a cold, dreich afternoon in May. The train is approaching the summit from the south. 115/132</p><p>10/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/T/Tomatin'>Tomatin</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Aviemore_Direct_Railway_Highland_Railway'>Inverness and Aviemore Direct Railway (Highland Railway)</a></small></p><p>A3 Pacific No.60103 Flying Scotsman and B1 61306 Mayflower, accelerate away from Tomatin on the last part of the journey to Inverness. 116/132</p><p>10/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Perth'>Perth</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/S/Scottish_Central_Railway'>Scottish Central Railway</a></small></p><p>A small group of enthusiasts witnesses the early arrival in Perth of 'Flying Scotsman' and 'Mayflower' with the Highlands & Islands tour from Edinburgh to Inverness on 10th May 2019. 117/132</p><p>10/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Robin'>John Robin</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kingussie'>Kingussie</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/I/Inverness_and_Perth_Junction_Railway'>Inverness and Perth Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>In the pouring rain,A3 Pacific No.60103 'Flying Scotsman' and B1 61306 'Mayflower', stop for water at Kingussie. 118/132</p><p>10/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_Gray'>John Gray</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Donibristle_Platform'>Donibristle Platform</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' at Donibristle with the first SRPS 'Forth Circle' of the day on 19th May 2019. 119/132</p><p>19/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Dalgety_Bay'>Dalgety Bay</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Aberdour_Line_North_British_Railway'>Aberdour Line (North British Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' climbs away from Dalgety Bay with the second 'Forth Circle' trip of the 19th May 2019. 120/132</p><p>19/05/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Bill_Roberton'>Bill Roberton</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/P/Purton'>Purton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/C/Cheltenham_and_Great_Western_Union_Railway_Great_Western_Railway'>Cheltenham and Great Western Union Railway (Great Western Railway)</a></small></p><p>Flying Scotsman passed through Swindon and headed up the Gloucester line with a Railway Touring Company Train for Worcester on the 15th. This view is of it running through the site of the defunct Purton Station. The train had been heavily promoted in the local paper and, in consequence, every fraction of spare land around Swindon was filled with the admiring public. 121/132</p><p>15/06/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Brock'>Brock</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/Lancaster_and_Preston_Junction_Railway'>Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' runs between Garstang & Catterall and Brock with the first of two 'Northern Belle Diners' to run from Preston to Preston via Hellifield and Bentham on 20th July 2019. The second was due to pass this point at 2245hrs. 122/132</p><p>20/07/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Gregson_Lane_Crossing'>Gregson Lane Crossing</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' is working hard with the Northern Belle dining train as it passes Gregson Lane crossing on the climb to Hoghton on 20 July 2019. The large building behind the smokebox is the former Brindle Cotton Mill which was rail connected with a signalbox controlling the level crossing and access to the sidings. The mill today continues in use but now as a saw mill in the ownership of Mike England Timber. 123/132</p><p>20/07/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/G/Grafton_East_Junction'>Grafton East Junction</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Berks_and_Hants_Extension_Railway'>Berks and Hants Extension Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' approaching the Crofton Pumping Station on the GWR Berks & Hants line on 25th August 2019. I believe the train was on a <I>Round Robin</I> trip starting and finishing in Oxford. 124/132</p><p>25/08/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Peter_Todd'>Peter Todd</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Blackburn'>Blackburn</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Accrington,_Burnley_and_Colne_Branch_East_Lancashire_Railway'>Accrington, Burnley and Colne Branch (East Lancashire Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' pulls into Platform 1 at Blackburn while working a special from Manchester Victoria to Carlisle, via the S&C, on 4th December 2019. 125/132</p><p>04/12/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Blackburn'>Blackburn</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/A/Accrington,_Burnley_and_Colne_Branch_East_Lancashire_Railway'>Accrington, Burnley and Colne Branch (East Lancashire Railway)</a></small></p><p>The Morrison's car park makes an excellent vantage point to watch the comings and goings at Blackburn station. There were surprisingly few snappers about as 'Flying Scotsman' pulled out on 4th December 2019 with a Manchester Victoria to Carlisle excursion. Immediately beyond the tunnel the train will swing left at Daisyfield Junction to take the Clitheroe and Hellifield line. See image <a href='/img/26/798/index.html'>26798</a> taken from this spot ten years earlier. 126/132</p><p>04/12/2019<br><small><a href='/contributors/Mark_Bartlett'>Mark Bartlett</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/B/Buckshaw_Parkway'>Buckshaw Parkway</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Bolton_and_Preston_Railway'>Bolton and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>There may not be so many steam hauled railtours at the moment but this is the second light engine and support coach move this week! A3 pacific 60103 'Flying Scotsman' is seen approaching Buckshaw Parkway on 9 October 2020 on a move from Bury (ELR) to Carnforth (WCRC). 127/132</p><p>09/10/2020<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/H/Hoghton'>Hoghton</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/B/Blackburn_and_Preston_Railway'>Blackburn and Preston Railway</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' approaching Hoghton on 15 May 2021 whilst out on the Carnforth-Hellifield-Blackburn test circuit. It had been thought that this was to have been a loaded test run before a possible outing next week, however it was only a support coach that joined the loco on its leg stretch around Lancashire and North Yorkshire. 128/132</p><p>15/05/2021<br><small><a href='/contributors/John_McIntyre'>John McIntyre</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Worcester_Shrub_Hill'>Worcester Shrub Hill</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/O/Oxford,_Worcester_and_Wolverhampton_Railway'>Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway</a></small></p><p>With the crowd jostling each other to take a photo or two (or even more), Flying Scotsman has returned from the siding and come to a stop at platform 1 at Worcester Shrub Hill, in readiness for the 16.36 return departure to Paddington (via Cheltenham Spa, Stroud, Kemble and Swindon, rejoining the outward route via Oxford and Evesham at Didcot Parkway), on Saturday, 5th March 2022. Except the locomotive developed a fault at Slough and those left on board had to alight and wait in the cold for a GW service train back to Paddington that ruined, alas, any chance of getting some photos of the FS in Paddington station after dark. 129/132</p><p>05/03/2022<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Bosher'>David Bosher</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/D/Didcot_Parkway'>Didcot Parkway</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/G/Great_Western_Railway'>Great Western Railway</a></small></p><p>LNER Class A3 4-6-2 'Pacific' 60103 Flying Scotsman making a photo and final pick-up stop on The Railway Touring Company's re-scheduled railtour from Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill, at Didcot Parkway at 08.29 on Saturday, 5th March 2022. 130/132</p><p>05/03/2022<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Bosher'>David Bosher</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/W/Worcester_Shrub_Hill'>Worcester Shrub Hill</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/O/Oxford,_Worcester_and_Wolverhampton_Railway'>Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway</a></small></p><p>LNER Class A3 4-6-2 ' Pacific' 60103 Flying Scotsman just arrived at its destination at Worcester Shrub Hill, with The Railway Touring Company's railtour from London Paddington, at 11.25 on Saturday, 5th March 2022. The loco, and a fine bracket semaphore signal, are seen across the tracks from platform 2. 131/132</p><p>05/03/2022<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Bosher'>David Bosher</a></small></p> <h4><a href='/locations/K/Kings_Cross'>Kings Cross</a></h4><p><small><a href='/companies/L/London_to_Peterborough_Great_Northern_Railway'>London to Peterborough (Great Northern Railway)</a></small></p><p>60103 'Flying Scotsman' on display at Kings Cross, on the afternoon of Saturday, 15th October 2022 and throughout the entire weekend. This display marked the start of the events celebrating the A3's centenary and also the 170th anniversary of the opening of Kings Cross as the London terminus of the Great Northern Railway, designed by Lewis Cubitt. I asked an official why the centenary is being celebrated now when this world-famous locomotive did not enter service until February 1923. I was told that this event is just 'a chance to show the locomotive off in its famous London terminus' and that the 'real events' will kick off in February 2023. 132/132</p><p>15/10/2022<br><small><a href='/contributors/David_Bosher'>David Bosher</a></small></p>
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