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LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman
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No. 4472 Flying Scotsman is a LNER Class A3 4-6-2 "Pacific" steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. Wikipedia
Build date: 24 February 1923
Builder: Doncaster Works
Designer: Sir Nigel Gresley
Order number: 297
Serial number: 1564
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Why is The Flying Scotsman so famous?
The Flying Scotsman holds the record for hauling the first ever non-stop London to Edinburgh service in 1928. It was the first locomotive to reach 100mph in 1934 and the first steam engine to travel all around the world (with visits to the USA and Australia).
Where is The Flying Scotsman now in 2024?
After travelling 10,000 miles across the UK as part of its centenary celebrations, world famous locomotive Flying Scotsman will spend the first part of 2024 on static display at the National Railway Museum in York before resuming rail tours later in the year.
Can I travel on The Flying Scotsman?
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Where is The Flying Scotsman currently?
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