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The Flying Scotsman - Trainspotter Special. The Flying Scotsman arrives at
The Flying Scotsman - Trainspotter Special.
The Flying Scotsman arrives at the main Kings Cross Station where it will be met with hundreds of train spotting admirers hoping to get up close to the engine.
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 20th October 1968
Ron Burton
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Kings Cross
Greater London
England
1968 - 2232 A
Media ID 21926135
© Mirrorpix
4472 Arrival Arriving Kings Cross Locomotive Photographers Photography Steam Supporters Trainspotters Trainspotting 1968
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Experience the thrill of the past with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring Ron Burton's captivating image of The Flying Scotsman. Witness the iconic steam locomotive as it arrives at the bustling Kings Cross Station, drawing crowds of trainspotting enthusiasts eager to get a closer look. Relive the magic of this historic moment with our high-quality prints, perfect for adding character to any room in your home or office.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the iconic moment when The Flying Scotsman, a legendary express passenger train service, arrives at the bustling Kings Cross Station. As it pulls into the station, hundreds of passionate train spotters eagerly gather to catch a glimpse of this magnificent locomotive up close. Designed by the renowned Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, The Flying Scotsman has been connecting Edinburgh and London since 1862 via the East Coast Main Line. Its name was officially adopted in 1924, and on May 1st, 1928, history was made as the A1 class locomotive 4472 Flying Scotsman completed its inaugural non-stop journey from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh – an impressive feat covering a staggering distance of 392 miles (631 km). The year captured in this photograph is 1968; it showcases not only the timeless beauty of steam-powered railways but also pays tribute to dedicated fans and supporters who have embraced trainspotting as their passion. Amongst them are enthusiastic photographers capturing every detail with their cameras. Preserved for generations to come by Ron Burton's lens through Memory Lane Prints, this image transports us back to an era where steam locomotives reigned supreme and serves as a testament to The Flying Scotsman's enduring legacy in British railway history.
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