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The Flying Scotsman - which has just returned home from America
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The Flying Scotsman - which has just returned home from America
The Flying Scotsman - which has just returned home from America, is pictured here at Chinley, Derbyshire. It is enroute to British Rail Derby for an overhaul. 19th February 1973.
The Flying Scotsman returned to passenger-hauling service in July 1973 on the Torbay Steam Railway, and returned to hauling special excursions over BR mainline tracks in September of that year.
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 19th February 1973
Howard Walker
Daily Mirror
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Chinley
Derbyshire
England
73 - 1688 20a
Media ID 21926141
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This print captures the iconic Flying Scotsman as it returns home from its historic journey in America. The locomotive is seen here at Chinley, Derbyshire, enroute to British Rail Derby for a much-needed overhaul on 19th February 1973. After its return from America, the Flying Scotsman regained its place in passenger-hauling service and embarked on new adventures. In July 1973, it proudly resumed operations on the Torbay Steam Railway before making a triumphant return to hauling special excursions over BR mainline tracks in September of that same year. Designed by the renowned Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, the Flying Scotsman has been an integral part of express passenger train service between Edinburgh and London since 1862. Its name was officially adopted in 1924. A significant moment in its history occurred on 1st May 1928 when this A1 class locomotive made headlines by pulling off an incredible feat - hauling a non-stop train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh covering a distance of 392 miles (631 km) without any stops. This achievement set a record for scheduled services at that time. The misty backdrop adds an air of mystery and nostalgia to this image while showcasing the power and majesty of steam locomotion. It serves as both a reminder of past glory and an invitation to embark on future journeys through time aboard this legendary symbol of travel and engineering excellence.
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