#OnThisDay 1968: The beloved steam locomotive, The Flying Scotsman, was celebrated in this lovely documentary. On board the train is author Reverend Wilbert Awdry, who explains how the personality of steam engines gave him the inspiration to create Thomas The Tank Engine. You can watch the full programme on iPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p011vfqw/4472-flying-scotsman | BBC Archive

It's back... steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman has taken its first journey after a 10-year restoration worth £4.2m | Sky News

🎉Today we're celebrating 100 years of 'Flying Scotsman'! On this day in 1923, 4472 'Flying Scotsman' entered passenger service. Now, this iconic locomotive has had an incredible restoration ensuring that this wonderful engine will continue to be seen and enjoyed as a working museum exhibit. We hope you will join us in celebrating this special anniversary! We will be sharing lots of exciting 'Flying Scotsman' content, and as many of your wonderful images and videos throughout the day too! 📷 Nat