A richly Illustrated and insightful history of an icon of British engineering: the Flying Scotsman. Presented in a compact, accessible format, chapters trace the history – and lege...
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A richly Illustrated and insightful history of an icon of British engineering: the Flying Scotsman. Presented in a compact, accessible format, chapters trace the history – and legend – of this much-loved locomotive. Built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway as No. 1472; discover the speed trials and varied career of LNER Class A3 Pacific Steam loco No. 4472 (as it became). Chapters explore the designs of Herbert Nigel Gresley; locomotive classes; the history of ‘The Flying Scotsman’ name; the 1963 retirement and the even more fairytale history of how the iconic loco came to be saved, eventually preserved for the nation by the National Railway Museum. With atmospheric and nostalgic photographs throughout, this concise history will delight railway enthusiasts or anyone who recalls fondly the age of steam.
Size & Additional Information
Hardback
16cm sq
143 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photographs
FSC accredited paper
16cm sq
143 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photographs
FSC accredited paper
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Reviews
Overall product rating 4.7/5
13 November 2025
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Good pictures and plenty of information. Bought it fir my grandson but he is too young so will give it to an adult friend.
By Mr Steve Hanson
23 October 2025
GBR
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Good,, factual account. Well written and interesting.
21 October 2025
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Was happy to see this as am a steam train nut. Found the book very informative, handy to dip in and out of when I have spare time. Have not read it all yet but am thoroughly enjoying it
14 October 2025
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will make excellent present for steam train enthusiast
23 September 2025
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good quality
01 September 2025
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Informative and well illustrated little book.
05 August 2025
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Very good pocket size history of the iconic locomotive.
Concise with plenty of photos. Good value for money. Recommended for all train enthusiasts.
