A History Of The Flying Scotsman
Ah, the Flying Scotsman. We’re sure you’ve heard of it? It is one of the most famous locomotives in the world. Read on to find out more.
www.justgoholidays.comattended a milestone in 1923, designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, numbered as 1472. regarded as the world’s famous engine, first to hit 100 mph, and to circumnavigate the globe by steam. In 1989, it pushed a 422-mile nonstop steam run. Ownership changed hands, including a 1963 overhaul by Alan Pegler. It has undertaken tours in the UK, and internationally, notable 1969 excursion to America.