Key Information
Flying Scotsman
| Type | LNER Class A3 4-6-2 “Pacific” steam locomotive |
| Built | 24 February 1923 |
| Length | 70 ft |
| Height | 13 ft |
| Width | 80 inches |
| Weight | 96.25 tonnes |
| Current Number | BR 60130 |
| Top Speed | 100 mph |
Learning Point
- The Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous steam locomotives in the world, setting records in distance and speed. It was part of the LNER fleet (London and North Eastern Railways), before becoming part of the British Railways later. It was saved several times from being sold or abandoned, and is now on display at the National Railway Museum in York, England.
Project
- Draw a picture of the Flying Scotsman.
- Overview
- Construction
Location
| Location | Doncaster Works, Doncaster, Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
Fun Facts
- On 30 November 1934, Flying Scotsman became the first steam locomotive to reach the speed of 100 mph.
- When it was retired from British Railways in 1963, it has covered 2.08 million miles in almost 40 years.
- It has had a number of colours over the years, with the deep green colour its most recognizable one.
- It set the world record for a non-stop run of a steam locomotive of 422 miles in Australia in 1989.
Past Lessons
| 124 | May 23, 2024 | (North America) |