The one and only Flying Scotsman! LNER A3 Pacific. BR No. 60103. The World's Most Famous Locomotive. Recently restored. Currently pulling rail tours!
England, United Kingdom
Joined April 2016
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IT'S HERE! ROCKET HAS LANDED!
We had to use a low loading vehicle to fit our precious cargo under the tunnel, just like we did with Tim Peake's Spacecraft.
As far as we're concerned, this lorry is Santa's sleigh.
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76 years ago today, a legend of steam locomotive engineering passed away... We miss you, Sir Nigel.
The pioneers and saviours of railway preservation may leave us, but their legacy will last forever. Their contributions to saving living history will be remembered. Always.
Flying Scotsman retweeted
We are saddened by the news of the death of Sir William McAlpine.
A true Railway enthusiast and his name will be forever synonymous with the rescue of #FlyingScotsman in 1973 and the establishment of the @RailwayHeritage. We send our condolences to his family and friends.
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We're delighted to announce that the world’s most famous steam locomotive, #FlyingScotsman will be visiting towns and cities across the UK once again this year.
Details of the tours can be found at flyingscotsman.org.uk
Flying Scotsman retweeted
#OnThisDay 1876: Sir Nigel Gresley was born. He was the designer of some of Britain's most iconic locomotives.
I, the one and only Flying Scotsman, endorse Thomas the Tank Engine and the Locomotive Rights Party at this year's General Election #GE2017
The foolishness of the few can spoil the enjoyment of the many... bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gl…
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LNER A3 60163 'Flying Scotsman' storms through Durham with 'The Cathedrals Express' 13th May 2017 ow.ly/OWTZ30bI1d0
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-e… The Scotsman is returning to Scotland! People, please follow the safety advice.
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Join us in celebrating four generations of rail innovation at York Station this Sunday, 8am-9am. nrm.org.uk/aboutus/pressoffi…
There's been bickering about the first to go 100 since well before either of was built. Of course, EVERYBODY knows who really achieved it!
Tornado went 100 mph yesterday, the first steam locomotive to do so in 50 years! Congratulations, impressive. But you can't beat first ever!