Flying Scotsman

Read the fascinating story of the most famous steam locomotive in the world, Flying Scotsman. From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963 when the final curtain fell for steam on the main line, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, No 4472 has a rich and, at times, controversial history. 

It has travelled across the USA and steamed across Australia, changed owners and colour and sold for the highest price ever paid for a locomotive. Relive the great age of steam and follow the making of the legend that is apple green, No 4472, and called Flying Scotsman…