Phil Perry Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just in case there are any closet railway anoraks in Australia who are secret Trainspotters,. . . . The Flying Scotsman, allegedly, the first steam locomotive to exceed 100 miles per hour ( in 1934 ) went on an outing today from Kings Cross station in London, to York, following a ten year refurb. There were railway enthusiasts dottted all along the route, positively wetting themselves with joy. ( No offence to them intended, cos I love it too ! ) Here's the BBC link. . . . Flying Scotsman on London King's Cross to York run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Nothing like the hiss of steam and whiff of coal smoke to turn back the years. What a beautiful thing to see as it crosses that viaduct. OME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 My Grandfather took me & my brother to see it, It was so fast I was nearly sucked off my feet,& had to be held in a bear hug until it had passed. spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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