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Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine

Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine


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Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine

Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine, of which he owns.
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
Mirrorpix
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
England
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Media ID 21926247

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This print captures Mr Alan Pegler, the proud owner of The Flying Scotsman engine, meticulously cleaning its wheels. In 1963, Mr Pegler purchased this iconic locomotive for a mere £3,000 to rescue it from an impending fate at the scrap yard. His connection with the train dates back to his childhood when he sat in it as a four-year-old and instantly fell in love. Determined to preserve its legacy for future generations, Mr Pegler declared that engines should not be confined to museums like lifeless artifacts; their true essence lies in the symphony of sounds they produce and the intoxicating aroma of smoke and steam. The Flying Scotsman is no ordinary train; it is an express passenger service that has linked Edinburgh and London since 1862 via the East Coast Main Line. Its name was officially adopted in 1924 under Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley's design. On May 1st, 1928, this very locomotive made history by hauling the inaugural non-stop journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh—a staggering distance of 392 miles (631 km). This feat set a record at that time for any scheduled service. This remarkable photograph was taken on Sunday, May 9th, 1965—showcasing Mr Alan Pegler's dedication towards preserving one of Britain's most beloved symbols of railway heritage.

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