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Picture shows (right) Mr Alan Pegler, who bought The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963
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Picture shows (right) Mr Alan Pegler, who bought The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963
Picture shows (right) Mr Alan Pegler, who bought The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, receiving a silver replica of the engine from a British Rail official. Looking on (on the left) is the train driver Mr John Hill. The train is about to depart London King Cross on its 40th anniversary run 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 1st May 1968
Arthur Sidey
Daily Mirror
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Kings Cross
Greater London
England
FlyingScotsman 1/5/1968
Media ID 21926185
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of The Flying Scotsman. On the right, we see Mr Alan Pegler, the man who purchased this iconic engine in 1963, receiving a silver replica of the train from a British Rail official. Standing beside him is the distinguished train driver, Mr John Hill. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as they prepare for the train's 40th anniversary run from London King Cross to Edinburgh. The Flying Scotsman holds a special place in railway lore. Designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, it has been serving as an express passenger train between Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh and England's London since 1862. In fact, its name was officially adopted in 1924. A pivotal moment occurred on May 1st, 1928 when locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman made history by hauling the inaugural non-stop journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh - an impressive distance of 392 miles (631 km). This feat set a record at that time for any scheduled service. As we delve into this remarkable image taken on May 1st, 1968 - exactly forty years after that groundbreaking journey - we are reminded of both tradition and progress within our railway heritage. It serves as a testament to those who have dedicated their lives to preserving these historical marvels and ensuring their continued significance for generations to come.
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