Flying Scotsman
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From the 1973 archive: The secret operation that brought Flying Scotsman home
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A year after hopes for an American future began to fade, No. 4472 Flying Scotsman faced the possibility of sale to satisfy creditors. This first-person account from the August 1973 issue of The Railway Magazine describes the rescue operation, its concealed movement to Oakland and the locomotive’s return to Britain. Hopes begin to fade ABOUT…
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The Flying Scotsman visit is a flying success
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The East Lancashire Railway was excited to welcome the legendary Flying Scotsman back onto its track for an array of unique experiences at the beginning of June. Ever since the railway played a key role in her historic restoration, she has held a special place in the heart of the ELR. Her occasional visits are…
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Community mural brings a splash of colour to Doncaster Lock
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Volunteers have completed a vibrant mural at Doncaster Lock to celebrate the city’s heritage and encourage more boaters to experience this part of the waterway network. Creation of the mural CREATED by local artist Kate Rhodes, with assistance from volunteer lock keeper and ex-boater Jan Miller, the mural – measuring more than 10 metres long…
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Flying Scotsman reunites the Severn Valley!
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Flying Scotsman hauled the first passenger service across the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge, marking the reunification of the heritage railway line for the first time this season.
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Flying Scotsman to appear at Greatest Gathering event
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Flying Scotsman will appear at the world’s largest gathering of historic and modern railway vehicles in August, Alstom has announced.
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Flying Scotsman to visit West Somerset Railway this summer
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The West Somerset Railway has announced a visit from No 60103 Flying Scotsman this summer.
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Flying Scotsman makes first passenger journey of the year at Nene Valley Railway
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Flying Scotsman kicked off its 2025 schedule of passenger journeys on the Nene Valley Railway on Sunday.
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Flying Scotsman’s first 2025 touring dates announced
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Iconic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman will take to the tracks once again in 2025 as the nation celebrates the bicentenary of the modern railway.
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Flying Scotsman returns to Locomotion for summer festival
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Locomotion will host a spectacular six-week summer festival that includes a four-week visit from iconic locomotive Flying Scotsman.
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New exhibition celebrates life of Nigel Gresley
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A new exhibition celebrating the life of Nigel Gresley will be held in Doncaster next month on the 100 year anniversary of Flying Scotsman’s naming.
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