Flying Scotsman: The Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Famous Train

Product Information

Written and published by Friends of the National Railway Museum, the Flying Scotsman – The Locomotive: Centenary Edition book documents the story of the world’s most famous locomotive. You will be served a delightful three-course brunch by the liveried stewards, your surroundings take you back to the era of the Golden Age of Travel.

In 2004, its ongoing 40 years of fame finally earned it a place in the National Railway Museum collection and, after an unprecedented fundraising campaign and a National Heritage Memorial Fund grant, the museum was able to clear the enormous debts of the engine’s then owning company and acquire Flying Scotsman for the nation, and for a British public which clearly holds the engines in high esteem. Herbert Nigel Gresley’s first Pacifics, though notable in their day, were made universally famous by one of their number – 4722 Flying Scotsman. It shows the scoop, the end of which is lowered into the water trough over which the train is passing at around 60 mph, thus eliminating the need to stop to fill the tank which holds 5,000 gallons.The only time I went on the non-stop was in 1958, when I volunteered to go forward to help the Haymarket fireman.

No 1472 was the third of a class of steam locomotives that was eventually to number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name. Should this be the case, we will contact you to discuss alternative options and refund any payments made. And then we come to Eric Gill, the famous sculptor and the complete reverse from either Brian or Syd! Your selection was perfect for our children and what really made the difference was your ability to engage with each child, discuss their interests and help them to choose a suitable book based on your extensive knowledge of the books you were selling.While the name ‘Flying Scotsman’ is well known to many, the complete story of the train and its place in British social history has been untold until now.

This fascinating pocket-book tells the story of this distinguished locomotive through authentic period literature including LNER and BR service manuals, giving an insight into her construction and operation from the height of her fame in the 1930s through to the end of her BR service in 1963. This is done so the operators can add you to their guest list, send you your tickets and ensure the meals served to you onboard meet your dietary requirements. A celebration of the world’s most famous locomotive’s centenary, Flying Scotsman And The Best Birthday Ever is the work of Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman – two of Britain’s best-loved children’s book creators. Hardcover octavo (NF) in d/w (NF) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. The A1 4-6-2 though, was the biggest express steam engine ever to have been seen in Britain at the time.As The Flying Scotsman takes you towards the Scottish capital from York station (from Darlington to York the journey is diesel hauled).