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  LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The LNER Class A3 Pacific locomotive number 4472 "Flying Scotsman" (originally no. 1472) was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway at Doncaster Works to a design of Sir Nigel Gresley.
It was commonly employed on the Flying Scotsman service, its namesake, from London to Edinburgh.
As of 2006, Flying Scotsman is undergoing a major 18 month overhaul at the NRM; she is due to resume running services in late 2007.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/LNER_Class_A3_4472_Flying_Scotsman   (702 words)

  
 The "Flying Scotsman"
Until 1900 the "Flying Scotsman" had always stopped for twenty minutes at York while its passengers ate a hasty lunch in the station dining-room; but dining cars were included with the new coaches and the stop at York was cut from twenty minutes to under ten minutes.
YORK, one of the principal stations on the route of the "Flying Scotsman." York is 188 miles from the London terminus at King's Cross.
To enable everyone to identify this famous train, the name "The Flying Scotsman" is carried on the roof of each coach, on both sides; on a white nameboard with fl lettering on the front of the engine smoke-box; and in large white letters on the rear end of the last coach.
mikes.railhistory.railfan.net /r003.html   (3017 words)

  
 NRM | Flying Scotsman
Because of this, Flying Scotsman became a household name and the LNER brand was established.
Flying Scotsman became a movie star in 1929 when it was used in the film ‘The Flying Scotsman.’ Nigel Gresley was so concerned at the un-safe practices shown in the film, he insisted that a disclaimer was placed in the opening credits explaining that such things would not happen on the LNER.
Flying Scotsman then began a career of rail tours and star appearances at heritage railways: its first was a Festiniog Railway special from Paddington to Ruabon in Wales.
www.nrm.org.uk /flyingscotsman/index.asp   (2454 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Flying Scotsman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
FLYING Scotsman, the company which owns the world-famous locomotive of the same name, is close to...
FLYING Scotsman, the company which owns the world-famous locomotive of the same name, has raised a...
FLYING Scotsman, the company that owns the famous locomotive of the same name, has appointed a new...
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 Guardian Unlimited | Today's issues | The Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman steam engine has been saved for the nation thanks, in part, to a donation from Sir Richard Branson.
On May 1 1928, the Flying Scotsman became the first train to complete a non-stop journey from London to Edinburgh - at the time, it was the longest non-stop train journey ever to have been achieved.
The feat was all the more remarkable when it is considered that the Flying Scotsman was the first express passenger locomotive to have been constructed by the then newly-formed London and North Eastern railway.
www.guardian.co.uk /netnotes/article/0,6729,1186289,00.html   (351 words)

  
 A3 LNER Pacific - The Flying Scotsman
The popularity and fame of 'Flying Scotsman' was further enhanced when in 1934, hauling a dynamometer car; it became the first steam locomotive to record a fully authenticated speed of 100 miles per hour.
'Flying Scotsman' continued to give excellent service for the LNER in its splendid livery of apple green with fl, white and red lining until 1948 when the new nationalized 'British Railways' was formed.
During the visit 'Flying Scotsman' visited the length and breadth of Australia and set a new world record for a non-stop run for steam by taking a train for 422 miles from Parkes to Broken Hill.
www.southernsteamtrains.com /flyingscotsman.htm   (1460 words)

  
 Microsoft Train Simulator   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In 1959, the Scotsman was fitted with a Kylchap double exhaust arrangement and chimney to improve the steaming capability of the boiler with inferior coal.
The Scotsman currently has a Westinghouse air compressor that makes a continuous "ponk ponk ponk" sound when the brake air pressure is being restored; this was not original equipment and therefore it is not modeled in Train Simulator.
Flying Scotsman began its life in a distinguished manner by being selected by the L.N.E.R. to represent the very best in steam locomotive design at the British Empire Exhibitions at Wembley in 1924and 1925.
www.microsoft.com /italy/games/trainsim/partner_flyingscotsman.asp   (750 words)

  
 The Flying Scotsman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A remarkable stallion of speed that is the Flying Scotsman - the world's most famous record-breaking express steam locomotive that used to flash across the British countryside - is featured in a fascinating new fully illustrated book.
It is also an inspiring look forward as Flying Scotsman under a new owner undergoes a back to basics 300,000 pound two year rebuild set to result in its triumphant return to Britain's railway tracks in 1999.
"Flying Scotsman was and is a living legend - the locomotive has inspired people since it was on the drawing board back in the early 1920s and it still does today" said David Clifford, 58, the author of `The Worlds Most Famous Steam Locomotive' who lives in Swanage, Dorset, England.
www.corfe-castle.demon.co.uk /fs.html   (458 words)

  
 The Flying Scotsman : : : Restaurant & Bar : : :   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
A peek at the menu reveals why the Flying Scotsman is Capitol Hill's "best-kept little secret." Tender lamb shank nestled on buttery egg noodles that falls of the bone with the fork's first prodding.
In crafting The Flying Scotsman, the vision of the partners was to establish a comfortable, welcoming pub with quality, reasonably priced food.
Celtic flair, The Flying Scotsman is host to a plethora of DC residents, commuters, tourists and wellwishers.
www.flyingscotsman-dc.com /food.htm   (320 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Flying Scotsman up for sale
Flying Scotsman chief executive Peter Butler said: "Naturally we are disappointed at this development, but we have been unable to make sufficient progress with the proposed Flying Scotsman visitor centre at Edinburgh."
Bought from British Rail in 1963, the Flying Scotsman pulled packed special trains in the US before returning to the UK where it was bought by Sir William McAlpine in 1973.
The Flying Scotsman company went on to the "junior" Stock Market index, the Ofex, in March 2002, with shares at 38p.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3495733.stm   (428 words)

  
 Flying Scotsman, The-Legends of Steam - Rent This DVD with Quickflix   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Flying Scotsman is a name synonymous with the romance of train travel.
This special DVD captures the magic and majesty of The Flying Scotsman, detailing its history from its remarkable beginnings, through the dark days when it appeared to have reached its end and right up to its return to duty.
Including fascinating archive material of the Flying Scotsman in all its glory, this DVD features numerous interviews with its drivers, owners and passengers who all share affectionate and amusing anecdotes about this grand old legend of steam.
www.quickflix.com.au /public/tools/viewmovie/FlyingScotsmanTheLegendsofSteam/14873.aspx   (427 words)

  
 GVA - Flying Scotsman to be sold
Bought by Alan Pegler from BR in 1963, Flying Scotsman was one of the first preserved locomotives to pull trains on the mainline.
Flying Scotsman toured Australia during the country’s bicentennial celebrations in 1988 and 1989.
Flying Scotsman was completely rebuilt between 1996 and 1999 and was returned to the mainline with an oversubscribed ‘Inaugural Run’ to York in July 1999.
www.gvagrimley.co.uk /x1768.xml   (607 words)

  
 Flying Scotsman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are three associations of the term Flying Scotsman in the British railway system:
The named passenger service "The Flying Scotsman" from London King's Cross station to Edinburgh Waverley station.
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flying_Scotsman   (99 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Flying Scotsman to stay in the UK
The battle to stop the world famous Flying Scotsman locomotive being sold abroad has been won by a UK museum.
Sir Richard intends to be one of the passengers on the next public trip that the Flying Scotsman will take which is planned for 29 May this year.
It is also intended that the Flying Scotsman will do public runs between York and Scarborough this summer.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/3599427.stm   (400 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Flying Scotsman is put up for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
It is now feared the 80-year-old Flying Scotsman could pass into foreign hands after two American bidders expressed an interest in buying it.
Completely rebuilt in the late 1990s, the Flying Scotsman was the first engine to achieve a speed of 100mph in 1934.
In 1995, the Flying Scotsman was in pieces and facing an uncertain future at Southhall depot in west London due to the huge cost of refurbishment necessary to meet the stringent engineering standards required for modern main line operation.
news.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=191952004   (869 words)

  
 Flying Scotsman
A burst tyre on the low loader carrying Flying Scotsman, and a wrong turning at one point meant that the delivery of the loco to Rowsley South was delayed until late on Friday in the pouring rain, disappointing the many people that had turned up expecting arrival on the sunny afternoon.
Flying Scotsman's support crew manned the loco continually over the 9 days and 2 evenings it operated.
The event was concluded on the final Sunday evening with presentations, photographs, and posing 4472 over the pits on Rowsley shed, almost certainly the first time that an A3 had been there.
www.peakrail.co.uk /scotsman.htm   (1103 words)

  
 The Flying Scotsman film movie trailer review at The Z Review
The Flying Scotsman, a £3 million biopic of cyclist Graeme Obree has had its shoot put back due to the death of one of its funders, a partner in Americana Films.
'Scotsman' also stars Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren and is described as a cross between Chariots Of Fire and Shine.
Looks like The Flying Scotsman may not go ahead due to losing part of its fnancing, the producers are desperately trying to plug the gap, the movie is due to start filming in Ayrshire on the 11th of November.
www.thezreview.co.uk /comingsoon/f/flyingscotsmanthe.shtm   (326 words)

  
 Caledonian Flying Scotsman - Drinks Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
The Flying Scotsman was the first express passenger locomotive to be built by the then newly formed London and North Eastern Railway in 1923.
Five years later, it was fitted with a unique corridor tender which enabled it to haul the first non-stop train from London to Edinburgh, which, at the time, was the longest non-stop run in the world.
In 1934 the Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive to authentically achieve a speed of 100mph.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /drinks/caledonian-flying-scotsman   (201 words)

  
 FLYING SCOTSMAN HOBBIES Home Page
As many of you know, Flying Scotsman Hobbies was shut down for about 6 weeks at the beginning of the year, because of the owner's serious illness.
Flying Scotsman Hobbies sells model railroad supplies, at discount prices, through the mail and at local train shows.
Flying Scotsman Hobbies show schedule Where to see Flying Scotsman Hobbies in person.
www.fshobby.com   (875 words)

  
 History of Trains - Flying Scotsman
In 1928 an inter-city express service was set up between the cities of London and Edinburgh, the Scottish capital.
The journey was non-stop and the service was called "The Flying Scotsman".
One of the fastest and the most famous locomotives to haul this train also took the name The Flying Scotsman.
www.members.tripod.com /tony_cllui/FlyingScotsman.htm   (51 words)

  
 Sunset Valley Railroad Flying Scotsman Coaches
The Flying Scotsman was originally a name given to the Stagecoaches that ran between London and Edinburgh in the 18
The Flying Scotsman was, and still is, the longest non-stop service in Britain.
The London and Northeast Railway (LNER) was unusual in that most of the passenger rolling stock, including the Flying Scotsman, had buckeye couplers instead of the hook and link standard on the rest of the British system.
www.svrronline.com /FlyingScotsman.html   (709 words)

  
 BBC - North Yorkshire - I Love NY - Win a piece of Flying Scotsman
We gave YOU the chance to win a piece of the Flying Scotsman, the world famous locomotive engine which is now housed at the National Railway Museum in York.
Flying Scotsman No 4472 was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built at Doncaster Works in 1923.
In 1934 Flying Scotsman became the first steam engine to officially travel at 100mph on a return run from London King's Cross to Leeds.
www.bbc.co.uk /northyorkshire/content/articles/2006/02/24/flying_scotsman_competition_feature.shtml   (369 words)

  
 BBC - North Yorkshire - I Love NY - What's so special about Flying Scotsman?
You can listen again to a Flying Scotsman Question Time which took place at the National Railway Museum on 3rd June.
Flying Scotsman was up for sale and there was a real possibility the locomotive would go to an overseas buyer.
Since then Flying Scotsman has been in the workshops at the NRM being prepared to run between York and Scarborough this summer.
www.bbc.co.uk /northyorkshire/content/articles/2005/09/19/flying_scotsman_qt_feature.shtml   (286 words)

  
 impulsegamer.com - Australia's best PS2 & PC Reviews
Legends of steam: The Flying Scotsman is a collection of 3 documentaries, ranging in age of the most famous steam train in history, The Flying Scotsman.
You will hear from drivers of The Flying Scotsman, as well as owners, and passengers, and they are all more than willing to share their stories and/or anecdotes they have, not all relating to trains though.
As well as more interviews with the people who now look after the Flying Scotsman, and a truly remarkable train set which took 3 years to make, and is over 300 yards long.
www.impulsegamer.com /igversion01/dvd/dvdlegendsofsteamflyingscotsman.htm   (620 words)

  
 Flying Scotsman
Although now carrying number 4472, that by which she is best known, Flying Scotsman was originally 1472 before becoming 4472.
A huge crowd soon collected - Flying Scotsman is the most photographed locomotive in the world.
The Flying Scotsman in Plymouth, as we begin our return journey to London behind a rather more modern Class 66 diesel.
www.luphen.org.uk /public/2002/2002flyingscotsman.htm   (328 words)

  
 Murder on the Flying Scotsman By Carola Dunn
Murder on the Flying Scotsman By Carola Dunn
The next assignment for Daisy Dalrymple is to write about a stately home near Edinburgh, so she sets off aboard the Flying Scotsman.
Unfortunately, not only does she discover Alex Fletcher's daughter Belinda who is running away from home, but also aboard the train is a whole warring family off to visit a dying relation.
www.myshelf.com /mystery/04/murderontheflyingscotsman.htm   (233 words)

  
 Unhealthily Attacked by Flying Car: Scotsman Crushed - Jalopnik   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
When we typed "flying car" into Google News and it returned: "'Flying Car Landed on My Father' - Inquest Daughter", we were sure we'd hit pay dirt.
We're big fans of titanium, as it's a metal that could certainly be used to various extents in fashioning a flying car.
Secret cars, concept cars, flying cars, vintage cars, tricked-out cars, red cars, fl cars, blonde cars – sometimes, cars just because of the curve of a hood.
www.jalopnik.com /cars/futuristic/unhealthily-attacked-by-flying-car-scotsman-crushed-121025.php   (169 words)

  
 Discovery - Real Time
Featuring the kind of high quality detailing and workmanship, for which Hornby is famous, this top of the range trainset is accurate down to the trains sprung metal buffers and coal packed tender.
The trainset includes the Flying Scotsman Class A- 1 LNER locomotive and tender, plus four classic LNER teak coaches, two brake and two composite.
There is one Hornby electric Flying Scotsman trainset to give away to one lucky winner.
www.homeandleisure.co.uk /competitions/modeltown.shtml   (736 words)

  
 eBay.co.uk - flying scotsman, hornby flying scotsman, hornby, Trains Railway Models items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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