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The Flying Scotsman Again Takes Flight

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The Flying Scotsman Again Takes Flight
Posted by Victrola1 on Friday, January 8, 2016 2:25 PM

The Flying Scotsman, one of the world's most iconic locomotives, is due to make a triumphant return to the tracks today for the first time in ten years.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/road-and-rail-transport/12088536/Flying-Scotsman-returns-to-the-track-after-decade-hiatus.html

The news article contains several photos and a short video. 

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Posted by Gunneral on Friday, January 8, 2016 7:57 PM

Hi, Great news, a great rebuild to running order of a loco built in 1923, a spectacular looking 92 year old that`s for sure!!

 

 

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Posted by 54light15 on Saturday, January 9, 2016 9:42 AM

The East Lancashire Railway is well worth seeing along with Manchester's extensive streetcar system. I'll be in the U.K. this May, maybe I'll see the FS.

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