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Framed Print of Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine window of the drivers cabin
Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine window of the drivers cabin.
Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard. He d originally sat in it as a boy, aged 4, and fallen in love with it. Mr Pegler said, I bought the locomotive because I was determined that she should still be around for future generations to see. You can t get the best from engines by putting them in museums as if they were stuffed. Part of their thrill is the sound they make and the smell of the smoke and steam'
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 Sunday 9th May 1965. © Mirrorpix
Artwork supplied by Memory Lane (Daily Mirror)
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Media ID 21926181
Flying Scotsman , Steam Train , Vintage Railway , Classic Train Travel , Locomotive Restoration
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Photo Prints - Step back in time with our Photographic Prints featuring the legendary Flying Scotsman engine. This image, captured by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, shows Mr. Alan Pegler as he meticulously cleans the engine's window in the driver's cabin. A true railway enthusiast, Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman in 1963 for just £3,000 to save it from the scrapyard. Bring the history and nostalgia of this iconic locomotive into your home with our premium-quality prints, perfect for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Greetings Cards - Step into the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection. This charming design features a vintage photograph of Mr. Alan Pegler, lovingly cleaning the window of the iconic Flying Scotsman engine's driver's cabin. A true railway enthusiast, Mr. Pegler purchased the historic steam engine in 1963 for just £3,000 to save it from being scrapped. Relive the nostalgia of a bygone era with this beautifully printed card, perfect for any train lover or history buff. Order yours today and let the memories of steam trains transport you to a simpler time.
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Poster Prints - Step back in time with our Mr Alan Pegler Poster Print from Media Storehouse and Mirrorpix. This image, taken from Memory Lane Prints, shows a pivotal moment in railway history as Alan Pegler meticulously cleans the window of the Flying Scotsman Engine's driver's cabin. A true railway enthusiast, Pegler purchased the iconic engine in 1963 for just £3,000 to prevent it from being scrapped. Bring the spirit of the past into your home with this evocative and authentic poster print, perfect for any railway or history enthusiast's collection.
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Canvas Prints - Step into the past with our Canvas Prints featuring this iconic image of Mr. Alan Pegler from Mirrorpix, meticulously cleaning the window of the Flying Scotsman Engine's driver's cabin. This moment in railway history was captured by Memory Lane Prints, and now you can bring it into your home as a piece of art. Mr. Pegler's purchase of the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963 for just £3,000 saved this legendary locomotive from the scrap yard, making this print not only an eye-catching addition to your decor but a tribute to railway preservation. Order now and relive the magic of steam train history every day.
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