Originally posted by gaweidert At first as I was scrolling down the page I was thinking of "The Flying Scot". aka Jackie Stewart.
Jackie Stewart is a true gentleman of sport. I think he would be happy to be thought of in the same sentence as this old locomotive. The engine predates the racing driver's birth by I think about 15 years however.
In 4 years time the Flying Scotsman will be 100 years old. The fact that two days ago it was quite happy hauling 15 carraiges and over 200 persons effortlessly all day is testament to the creativity of its designers and the skill of those who still look after her.
Here is a video I found on youtube of our train crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct on Saturday. Dont miss the bit at the end when it thunders through Penrith station on the way home at an estimated 75 mph !