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The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh
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The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh
The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh.
The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, is an express passenger train service that has operated between Edinburgh and London, the capitals of Scotland and England, via the East Coast Main Line. The service began in 1862; the name was officially adopted in 1924.
On 1st May 1928 The A1 class locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman hauled the inaugural non-stop train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. 392 miles (631 km) without stopping, a record at the time for a scheduled service.
Picture taken 31st August 1969
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Daily Herald
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Kings Cross
Greater London
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Engine Farewell Final Goodbye Kings Cross Locomotive Puff Rail Railway Smoke Speed Station Steam Track Train Travelling 1969
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The Flying Scotsman bids a nostalgic farewell as it departs Kings Cross for the very last time, embarking on its iconic journey to Edinburgh. Designed by the renowned Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, this express passenger train service has connected the capitals of Scotland and England since 1862, solidifying its place in history. Officially adopting the name 'The Flying Scotsman' in 1924, it became synonymous with speed and luxury. On that momentous day of May 1st, 1928, locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman proudly led the inaugural non-stop train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh—a remarkable feat covering an astounding distance of 392 miles (631 km) without a single halt. This achievement set a record at that time for any scheduled service. Captured in this timeless photograph taken on August 31st, 1969—during the vibrant era of the sixties—the image encapsulates both nostalgia and admiration. The billowing smoke from its steam engine creates an ethereal atmosphere as The Flying Scotsman gracefully glides along the tracks towards its final destination. As we bid adieu to this legendary locomotive at Kings Cross station, let us remember its legacy as more than just a mode of transport—it symbolizes an era gone by; a swan song echoing through time. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our enduring fascination with rail travel and our appreciation for engineering marvels like The Flying Scotsman.
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