Date: 18/06/2012

These were the words emblazoned across a London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) poster in 1932 promoting the famous London-Edinburgh train service. The poster wasn't re-issued - its futurist art design was unpopular at the time - but the sentiment has survived. For many, the Flying Scotsman epitomises the nostalgia, romance and glamour associated with rail travel of a by-gone era. The Flying Scotsman - the train often labelled 'the most famous in the world' - celebrates 150 years in operation this month. A named, daily passenger service between London's King's Cross station and Edinburgh called the Flying Scotsman has been running since 18 June 1862.

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The Flying Scotsman at 150 years

BBC News

The Flying Scotsman - the train considered by many to be the most famous in the world - celebrates 150 years in operation.

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Location: Penmanshiel Tunnel
Company: North British Railway
//1931 Frank Spaven Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)

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Company: North British Railway
27/05/1968 Bill Jamieson

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Company: Great North of England Railway
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