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Flying Scotsman celebrates 150 years

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    The world’s most famous train, the Flying Scotsman, has celebrated its 150th year in operation this month. The engine, which has also been called the ‘Ten O’Clock’ and ‘The Flying Scotchman’, was first launched in 1862 as the ‘Special Scotch Express’ to make the 10-and-a-half-hour journey between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. There has [...]

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    Reading the article you will notice that there are various errors including making the common error of confusing the loco and the train. Perhaps a barrage of emails to Rail.co may make them wake up and try getting their facts straight. Contact Rail.co - Rail News from rail.co
     
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