The iconic Flying Scotsman passed through Alderley Edge at about 4.30 this afternoon (Tuesday, 14th June) en route from York to Crewe.
Described as the world's most famous steam locomotive, the Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works and designed by Sir Nigel Gresley.
The locomotive set two world records, becoming the first steam locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour in November 1934 and then setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran 422 miles while in Australia in August 1989.
The Flying Scotsman retired from regular service in 1963, after covering 2.08 million miles, but has returned to the tracks having undergone an extensive 10-year restoration costing £4.2m.
Photo credit Pete Taylor.
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