Flying Scotsman

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LNER Class A3 4472/60103 Flying Scotsman on the East Lancs Railway as part of the 100 years 'Centenary season' this afternoon.

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[Seamus]

Good set, I'm looking forward to it coming to Edinburgh in June.

 

[Pinky]

What a beautiful machine! I love the way the steam hangs in the air. Superb photos, as always

 

[Pepper]

What @Pinky said

 

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Good set, I'm looking forward to it coming to Edinburgh in June.

What a beautiful machine! I love the way the steam hangs in the air. Superb photos, as always

What @Pinky said

Thanks folks

 

[Balzac]

Magnificent! Great pictures

 

[Jace]

Magnificent! Great pictures

Agreed

 

[Magna-Carta]

A 2 minute video of the 100 year old Flying Scotsman.

The first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated as reaching 100 mph on 30 November 1934, and then setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran for 422 miles.

 

[Beezer]

Q: How was the Limbo invented?

A: A Scotsman trying to get into a pay toilet for free.