Flying Scotsman at Southburn Dene viaduct, 1968
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Flying Scotsman at Southburn Dene viaduct, 1968
Image: © Derek Harper Taken: 1 May 1968
The locomotive, number 4472, celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first non-stop run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh on 1st May 1928 by repeating the journey, after its rescue from the breaker's yard and restoration by Alan Pegler. Here it crosses the viaduct shown in Image On the right is a glimpse of Moor Cottage, a house beside the A167. Black and white image from a colour slide.
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