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The Flying Scotsman. The 40th anniversary run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh
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The Flying Scotsman. The 40th anniversary run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh
The Flying Scotsman. The 40th anniversary run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Picture shows The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross.
Picture shows Mr Alan Pegler, owner of The Flying Scotsman receiving a commemorative model of the train.
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 1st May 1968
Eyles
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Kings Cross
Greater London
England
1968 - 1098
Media ID 21926163
© Mirrorpix
Anniversary Gift Kings Cross Locomotive Rail Railway Steam Tracks Train 1968
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This print captures the iconic Flying Scotsman on its momentous 40th anniversary run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh. As the steam locomotive departs from Kings Cross, it exudes a sense of power and elegance that has made it a beloved symbol of British railway history. In this snapshot, we see Mr Alan Pegler, the proud owner of The Flying Scotsman, receiving a commemorative model of the train. This gesture highlights the significance and admiration surrounding this legendary locomotive. Designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, The Flying Scotsman has been an express passenger train service connecting Edinburgh and London since 1862. Officially adopting its name in 1924, it holds a special place in both Scottish and English culture. The photograph also commemorates May 1st, 1928 when A1 class locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman achieved an incredible feat – hauling the inaugural non-stop train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh covering an impressive distance of 392 miles (631 km). At that time, this was a record-breaking accomplishment for any scheduled service. Taken on May 1st, 1968 - exactly forty years after that historic journey - this image encapsulates not only nostalgia but also celebrates the enduring legacy of The Flying Scotsman. With its intricate details capturing every aspect of this magnificent steam engine alongside tracks stretching into infinity, it serves as a timeless reminder of Britain's rich railway heritage.
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