Flying Scotsman trials announced (BBC News)

[RF News]

One of Britain's most iconic steam trains will return to the rails with the help of Greater Manchester heritage railway enthusiasts.

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[DudleyStation]

Excuse me whist I fall asleep Scotsman is just the most over hyped engine in the British heritage rail scene

[springs branch mickey]

Must admit it does get hyped to death. lots of other good stuff out there.
mickey

[Dave Rowland]

Originally Posted by springs branch mickey

Must admit it does get hyped to death. lots of other good stuff out there. mickey

Well, I'D like to see it again - I've still not ever managed to see it when I've had a camera with me!

[springs branch mickey]

Originally Posted by Dave Rowland

Well, I'D like to see it again - I've still not ever managed to see it when I've had a camera with me!

In the 70's(?) I waited for the Scotsman to come through on a special. I had a cheap and nasty camera. By the time FS had come screaming through the light had faded, and all I got were the lights.

[redudley]

Originally Posted by springs branch mickey

In the 70's(?) I waited for the Scotsman to come through on a special. I had a cheap and nasty camera. By the time FS had come screaming through the light had faded, and all I got were the lights.

just put a pic on for you

[Anon Mouse]

Originally Posted by DudleyStation

Excuse me whist I fall asleep Scotsman is just the most over hyped engine in the British heritage rail scene

Agreed 100%

[34098]

Originally Posted by Anon Mouse

Agreed 100%

I Agree too

[Anon Mouse]

Out of all the LNER loco's I think Mallard deseves more limelight, but its always Scotsman, Scotsman, Scotsman. Although I did like it when it was in BR condition with German smoke Defectors, even if the Scotsman Mafia got very upset!

[steam for ever]

Thing is it is the most famous loco in the world for all sorts of reasons. The greatest thing is the loco is ours and not the Germans or the Americans who claim to be best at everything. There is only one A3 as well- 6 A4s.
It always makes money in the end, we will see a Tornado like turnout at the ELR. Wonder if that will be there too? I would sell both arms and both legs to be on a double header with those two!!!