Current Railway: London North Eastern Railway
Origin[]
Flying Scotsman is a steam locomotive built in 1923 as an LNER Class a1, but in 1947 he was rebuilt into an LNER Class A3, it was withdrawn in 1963 but was later saved from scrap during the cold war. After being saved from scrap, he grinned wide recognition in the following years, in which his many accomplishments are remembered. He is still in operation thanks to some spare parts form different engines. He is at the time of writing this 101 years old as of 2024, with Scotsman celebrating 100th birthday on the day he was built.
Notes[]
- Since Flying Scotsman is a real steam locomotive, thus he cannot be copyrighted, although any works of fiction involving him cannot relate to the "Thomas and Friends" continuity.
- Flying Scotsman has been painted in a plethora of other liveries, but is most iconic in his LNER Apple Green paintjob.
- Flying Scotsman has visited the Bluebell Railway, the same railway Stepney resides in.
- Flying Scotsman was the first locomotive to break the 100mph speed barrier for a steam locomotive, although it is disputed on whether it was Scotsman or City Of Truro.
Gallery[]
Flying Scotsman wearing a face (the original illustrations the faces are based on are in public domain.)
Flying Scotsman in a blue livery.
Flying Scotsman in a red "Virgin Trains" livery.
Flying Scotsman in a black livery.
Scotsman in his current state with smoke deflectors.
Scotsman with an additional corridor tender which was turned into auxiliary water tank (labeled 4472) due to the watering facilities for steam locomotives declining in number.
Scotsman during his visit to the U.S.A.
Scotsman in 2005.