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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
Steel
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Kings Cross
Greater London
England
1969 - 1754
Media ID 21926161
© Mirrorpix
Farewell Final Goodbye Kings Cross Locomotive Puff Rail Railway Smoke Station Steam Travelling 1969
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This print captures a momentous occasion in the history of rail travel - The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. As it embarks on its final journey to Edinburgh, this iconic locomotive bids farewell to its beloved starting point. Designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, The Flying Scotsman has been an express passenger train service connecting the capitals of Scotland and England since 1862. Its name was officially adopted in 1924, becoming synonymous with speed and luxury. On May 1st, 1928, the A1 class locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman achieved a remarkable feat by hauling the inaugural non-stop train from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Covering an impressive distance of 392 miles (631 km) without stopping, it set a record for scheduled services at that time. The picture itself was taken on August 31st, 1969 - capturing a nostalgic glimpse into the past. Amidst billowing smoke and steam, this image evokes feelings of both excitement and sadness as The Flying Scotsman prepares for its swan song at Kings Cross station. As we gaze upon this timeless photograph by Steel from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of the enduring allure of steam trains and their significant place in our collective memory. It serves as a poignant reminder that even though journeys may come to an end, their legacy lives on forever.
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