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Ad for the Flying Scotsman

Advertisment for the Flying Scotsman, express train running between Kings Cross, London, to Edinburgh, Scotland.
1931

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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

1931 Advertisment Express Lner Mar16 Northeastern Scotsman Trains


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> Animals > Birds > Gruiformes > Rallidae > King Rail

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Transport > Steam Trains

> Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > Edinburgh

> Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh

> Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Lothian > Edinburgh

> Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Railways

> Popular Themes > Flying Scotsman

> Transportation > Trains > The Flying Scotsman

> Transportation > Trains


EDITORS COMMENTS
Step aboard the Flying Scotsman, the most famous express train of its time, and experience the thrill of rail travel at its finest. This iconic image, captured in 1931 by the Illustrated London News Ltd, showcases the sleek design and unrivaled speed of this marvel of engineering. The Flying Scotsman was the pride of the London, North Eastern Railway (LNER) and the flagship of their fleet. Running between the bustling city of Kings Cross, London, and the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland, this train set new standards for rail travel in the 1930s. The train's distinctive livery, featuring the bold red and gold colors of the LNER, is on full display in this advertisement. The steam engine, with its tall funnel and gleaming metal surfaces, exudes power and elegance. The train's streamlined carriages, designed to reduce wind resistance and increase speed, are arranged in a neat, orderly fashion, giving the impression of a graceful, flowing line. The Flying Scotsman was not just a means of transportation; it was a symbol of progress and modernity. It represented the future of rail travel and the exciting possibilities it held for passengers. With its record-breaking speeds and luxurious accommodations, the Flying Scotsman offered a journey like no other. This advertisement captures the spirit of adventure and excitement that surrounded the Flying Scotsman in its heyday. It is a testament to the enduring allure of rail travel and the magic of the open road, or in this case, the open track.

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