Flying Scotsman locomotive coming to Aberdeen to mark 100th birthday [Press and Journal]





Date: 27/06/2023

People in Aberdeen will get an unmissable opportunity to explore the famous locomotive next week.


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4472 Flying Scotsman pictured following arrival in Aberdeen with the Queen's College RTS railtour of 16 May 1964 from Edinburgh.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Denburn Valley Line (Great North of Scotland Railway)
16/05/1964 Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)
4472 Flying Scotsman stands at Aberdeen on 16 May 1964 preparing to return to Edinburgh with a special. Alongside is 60027 Merlin, about to leave with one of the scheduled 3 hour services to Glasgow Buchanan Street. The special had been organised by the Queen's College Railway and Transport Society of St Andrew's University, whose gowned officials adorn the platform.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)
16/05/1964 John Robin


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