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Retired from British Railways in 1963 after covering 2.08 million miles, Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive. It had ...
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The Flying Scotsman is an express passenger train service that operates between Edinburgh and London, the capitals respectively of Scotland and England, via the East Coast Main Line. The service began in 1862 as the Special Scotch Express until it... Wikipedia
Current operator(s): London North Eastern Railway
Distance travelled: 393 miles (632 km)
First service: 1862; 162 years ago (service); 1924; 100 years ago (name)
Line(s) used: East Coast
Operating speed: 125 miles per hour (201 km/h)
Service frequency: Daily (Monday-Friday only)
Rating
(5,655)
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Mar 13, 2020 · Flying Scotsman started life as just another A1 locomotive, but is now considered the most famous locomotive in the world.
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