The Flying Scotsman: World’s most famous steam train returns home after 100 years

The Flying Scotsman made a historic journey to celebrate its 100 year anniversary.

If you know anything about trains, you’ve probably heard of The Flying Scotsman.

Often described as the world’s most famous steam locomotive, it has starred in films, broken records and toured the world.

But did you know she’s now 100 years old?

The Flying Scotsman is 100 years old

First built in 1923 in Doncaster, UK, The Flying Scotsman served LNER’s London to Edinburgh East Coast Mainline for 40 years.

She first began service on 14 February 1923 with just the simple number name 1472. It was only when put on show at the British Empire Exhibition in London in

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