The Star by anmes
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The Flying Scotsman, an iconic locomotive in UK. has been restored and had testing runs on the East Lancs Railway...so wishing to see this moment of history I waited on Rawtenstall station on Saturday in bitterly cold weather, which did not deter people from coming to see it!! thousands of people have seen the engine, pulling a train, in the stations and along the route.
Why is this locomotive special?It was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway ( LNER) travelling from London to Edinburgh. It set the world record becoming the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100mph.
Now it's in its wartime livery colour, black,..so not very attractive, LNER livery was apple green!
Much more on Wikipedia for those interested.
Comments (10)
Faemike55
you are so lucky to have this. Great capture
LivingPixels
Thanx for the info and this great capture a really cool shot!!
jocko500
this is history. love to have been there
MrsRatbag
Still a beauty! I love the little snowflakes coming down around.
Richardphotos
great piece of history. too bad there was so many blocking your view
anmes
Snowflakes? Yes..just as the train arrived so did the snow!
flavia49
excellent capture
durleybeachbum
You are braver than me!
icerian
Oh Jean, I like old locomotives so much. Thank you for sharing this beautiful shot.
STEVIEUKWONDER
I suppose if it's authenticity you're looking for, then I suppose the livery is as it should be, but I must be honest in remembering Flying Scotsman as being green! lol Does that make me a nerd? I hope not! lol Great capture! Steve (also in UK)