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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
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step into the golden age of railroading with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring Ron Burton's iconic image, "The Flying Scotsman - Trainspotter Special." Witness the awe-inspiring moment as the legendary steam locomotive, The Flying Scotsman, pulls into the bustling Kings Cross Station. The excitement is palpable as train enthusiasts gather, eager to get a closer look at this engineering marvel. Relive the magic of trainspotting with this stunning, high-quality print. Order yours today and bring a piece of railroad history into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20cm (11.9" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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