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Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine name plate
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Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine name plate
Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine name plate and wheel arch at its home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard. He d originally sat in it as a boy, aged 4, and fallen in love with it. Mr Pegler said, " I bought the locomotive because I was determined that she should still be around for future generations to see. You can t get the best from engines by putting them in museums as if they were stuffed. Part of their thrill is the sound they make and the smell of the smoke and steam"
The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, is an express passenger train service that has operated between Edinburgh and London, the capitals of Scotland and England, via the East Coast Main Line. The service began in 1862; the name was officially adopted in 1924.
On 1st May 1928 The A1 class locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman hauled the inaugural non-stop train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. 392 miles (631 km) without stopping, a record at the time for a scheduled service.
Picture taken Sunday 9th May 1965
Daily Mirror
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This print captures the dedicated efforts of Mr Alan Pegler as he meticulously cleans The Flying Scotsman Engine's name plate and wheel arch at its home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. In 1963, Mr Pegler purchased this iconic locomotive for a mere £3,000 to rescue it from an imminent fate at the scrap yard. His connection with the train dates back to his childhood when he sat in it at the tender age of four and instantly fell in love. Driven by his passion for preserving history, Mr Pegler expressed his determination to ensure that future generations could witness the majesty of this remarkable engine. He firmly believed that engines should not be confined to museums like lifeless artifacts; their true allure lies in their sounds, smells, and steam-filled experiences. The Flying Scotsman itself holds a significant place in railway history as an express passenger train service connecting Edinburgh and London since 1862. Designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, its name was officially adopted in 1924. On May 1st, 1928, this A1 class locomotive achieved a groundbreaking feat by hauling a non-stop inaugural journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh covering an impressive distance of 392 miles (631 km). This evocative picture taken on Sunday, May 9th, 1965 by Daily Mirror transports us back to a time when one man's unwavering dedication saved an icon from oblivion – ensuring that The Flying Scotsman would continue enchanting admirers for years to come.
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