Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman centenary stamps will be last to feature Queen Elizabeth’s silhouette

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Alex Bestwick

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28th February 2023

Royal Mail have unveiled a set of special stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman, which will also be the last to feature Elizabeth II’s image.
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Simon Armitage writes new poem to mark Flying Scotsman centenary

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Alex Bestwick

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24th February 2023

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage has written a poem in honour of 100 years since the Flying Scotsman first entered service.
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Flying Scotsman centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

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Alex Bestwick

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21st February 2023

Collectable £2 coins are being launched by the Royal Mint to celebrate the centenary of the Flying Scotsman.
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The ‘Flying Scotsman’ arrives on the Swanage Railway for a three-week visit

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Alex Bestwick

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19th October 2022

The world’s most famous steam locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ has arrived on the Swanage Railway for an historic visit with the record-breaking icon hauling trains for five days and being on public display for the public to visit its footplate for almost two weeks.
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First public event to mark Flying Scotsman centenary announced

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd September 2022

The world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is being prepared for its centenary celebrations next year.
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A right royal time at the NRM

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Robin Jones

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14th May 2022

From celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to sharing your Flying Scotsman memories, the National Railway Museum has plenty of entertainment on offer.
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Why is Flying Scotsman a Pacific?

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Shannon Butcher

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20th February 2020

No 1472 was the third of a class of steam locomotives that was eventually to number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry a name.
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Six things you may not know about Flying Scotsman

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Ben Stockdale

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14th October 2019

Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous locomotives of all time, here are some facts that you may not have heard about the locomotive.
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BTP warns ‘trespass will not be tolerated’

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Gareth Evans

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10th May 2019

BTP advises anyone witnessing incidents of trespass on the national network to call the police immediately on 999.
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Your Gallery | Mayflower & Flying Scotsman

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Sam Hewitt

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29th March 2019

Clive Brandon sent in these wonderful pictures, keep them coming!
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