Flying Scotsman
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Nation celebrates 100 years of Flying Scotsman, world’s most famous steam locomotive
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Arianne DaveyFriday, February 24 marked 100 years since Flying Scotsman set off on its first journey from the sheds at Doncaster Works.
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Riveting reads on a railway legend for its 100th anniversary!
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Arianne DaveyRailway Hub regulars can’t have failed to see the huge media attention paid to Flying Scotsman as the locomotive reaches its 100th anniversary of entering service.
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Flying Scotsman centenary stamps will be last to feature Queen Elizabeth’s silhouette
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Alex BestwickRoyal Mail have unveiled a set of special stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman, which will also be the last to feature Elizabeth II’s image.
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Simon Armitage writes new poem to mark Flying Scotsman centenary
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Alex BestwickPoet Laureate Simon Armitage has written a poem in honour of 100 years since the Flying Scotsman first entered service.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins
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Alex BestwickCollectable £2 coins are being launched by the Royal Mint to celebrate the centenary of the Flying Scotsman.
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The ‘Flying Scotsman’ arrives on the Swanage Railway for a three-week visit
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Alex BestwickThe world’s most famous steam locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ has arrived on the Swanage Railway for an historic visit with the record-breaking icon hauling trains for five days and being on public display for the public to visit its footplate for almost two weeks.
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First public event to mark Flying Scotsman centenary announced
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Sam HewittThe world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year.
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A right royal time at the NRM
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Robin JonesFrom celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to sharing your Flying Scotsman memories, the National Railway Museum has plenty of entertainment on offer.
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Audible Spring Sale: Flying Scotsman – A Legend Reborn
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Shannon ButcherAmazon’s Audible Spring Sale membership is now available. What’s more, Flying Scotsman – A legend Reborn is included in this fantastic offer!
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Why is Flying Scotsman a Pacific?
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Shannon ButcherNo 1472 was the third of a class of steam locomotives that was eventually to number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name.
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