Date: 01/09/2022

Behind closed doors in a Lancashire workshop, the worlds most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year. Since May 2022, the celebrity engine has been undergoing a thorough mechanical overhaul to ensure it is ready to lead a national programme of events in 2023.

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4472 Flying Scotsman photographed in Aberdeen station on 16 May 1964 after bringing in the Queen's College Railway & Transport Society Flying Scotsman Rail Tour. The special had arrived earlier from Edinburgh Waverley, having run via Glenfarg and Forfar.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)
16/05/1964 K A Gray

An open day at Ayr MPD on 31 October 1983 sees 4472 Flying Scotsman amongst the VIP guests.
Location: Ayr MPD
Company: Ayr and Dalmellington Railway
31/10/1983 Colin Miller

A very welcome return - 60103 'Flying Scotsman' at Bury Bolton Street on the East Lancashire Railway prior to it's first public test run to Heywood following its lengthy restoration at Ian Riley Engineering. Mr Riley's Black 5 45407 was coupled inside the train in support.
Location: Bury Bolton Street
Company: East Lancashire Railway
08/01/2016 Dennis Langley

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