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Mr Alan Pegler and his crew of volunteers pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine
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Mr Alan Pegler and his crew of volunteers pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine
Mr Alan Pegler and his crew of volunteers pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine.
Alan Pegler is 2nd from the right, next to the man on the ladder.
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
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Preserving History: Mr Alan Pegler and his dedicated team of volunteers work tirelessly to clean The Flying Scotsman Engine. In this photo print, taken on Sunday 9th May 1965, we see Mr Pegler standing proudly second from the right, next to a man perched atop a ladder. Alan Pegler's love affair with The Flying Scotsman began at the tender age of four when he first sat in its majestic cabin. Determined to save this iconic locomotive from the scrap yard, he purchased it for £3,000 in 1963. His vision was clear - to ensure that future generations could witness the true glory of these magnificent engines. As Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley's masterpiece, The Flying Scotsman has been an integral part of the express passenger train service between Edinburgh and London since 1862. Its name became official in 1924 after setting a record by completing a non-stop journey covering an astounding distance of 392 miles (631 km) from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. For Mr Pegler and his crew, cleaning this historical marvel is not just about maintaining its physical appearance; it is about preserving its essence. They understand that engines like The Flying Scotsman come alive through their sounds and smells - evoking nostalgia and excitement among all who encounter them. This remarkable photograph captures both dedication and passion as Mr Alan Pegler leads his team towards safeguarding our railway heritage.
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