669K views · 12K reactions | #OnThisDay 1968: The beloved steam locomotive, The Flying Scotsman, was celebrated in this lovely documentary. On board the train is author Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who explains how the personality of steam engines gave him the inspiration to create Thomas The Tank Engine. You can watch the full programme on iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p011vfqw/4472-flying-scotsman | BBC Archive | Facebook

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It's back... steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman has taken its first journey after a 10-year restoration worth £4.2m | Sky News

After 10 years and $8 million, the iconic Flying Scotsman is back on the tracks. Built in 1923, the Flying Scotsman was the first train to officially beat 100mph (160kph). See the story here: ab.co/1QB4TGC | ABC News

The Flying Scotsman – A True Legend of the Rails 🇬🇧✨ There are famous trains… and then there is The Flying Scotsman. Built in 1923, this magnificent LNER Class A3 locomotive became an icon of British engineering — the first steam engine officially recorded at 100 mph, and the star of the world’s longest non-stop run of its era. For generations, The Flying Scotsman has captured imaginations with its sleek lines, emerald livery, and the sheer romance of steam. From thundering up the East Coast M