The summer of 2003 was the 150th anniversary of
the opening of Doncaster locomotive works by the Great Northern Railway.
Amongst the steam locomotives in attendance were Mallard, Union of South Africa
and Flying Scotsman, together with examples of modern traction.
On a visit to York at around the same time, we noted both
Flying Scotsman and Stanier Class 8F 2-8-0 No. 48151, which was working the
Scarborough Spa Express. On our return journey, we saw the A3 again, this time in
Doncaster station.
The following year, Flying Scotsman was bought for the
nation by the National Railway Museum for £2.3 million, in a sealed bid auction. The rest, as they say, is
history.
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