Flying Scotsman

Famous British train

The Flying Scotsman is a famous British steam locomotive, built in 1923 and the first to officially reach 100 miles per hour.

The name also refers to the express passenger rail service between London and Edinburgh that the locomotive once hauled: We're taking the Flying Scotsman up to Scotland.

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propulsion technology

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Vehicle suspended by electromagnets

TGV · Shinkansen · bullet train · maglev · diesel locomotive

movement status

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Not in motion

grounded · museum piece · standing still

speed and prestige

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Rail transport for merchandise

Family

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Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G