Flying Scotsman DVD Documentary (2013) Quality Guaranteed Reuse Reduce Recycle

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The official story of the world’s most famous steam locomotive. Includes: Tender Memories 1966: Introduced by Alan Pegier and narrated by the inimitable Johnny Morris, the rare programme features a series of thrilling Flying Scotsman adventures in 1966. It starts with Flying Scotsman hauling the R.C.T.S. The East Midlander from Nottingham to London to Gloucester and back to Nottingham. Johnny Morris then describes a number of specials and charity runs which includes Flying Scotsman’s record breaking journey from Paddington to Cardiff. The film ends with footage of Flying Scotsman’s restoration and the introduction of the second water tender. Australia 1988: This programme reveals Flying Scotsman’s record-breaking tour to Australia in 1988 to help celebrate the country’s bicentenary. After a brief overview of Flying Scotsman’s achievements, including footage of her adventures in America in 1969, we see the locomotive being shipped over to Australia. Watch as numerous classes of restored Australian locomotives make their way to Melbourne before revelling in the action of Flying Scotsman filmed from the lineside, tracking shots from cars as well as from the footplate as she streaks through the Australian countryside. A Year in the Life 2000: Sit back and enjoy the story of how the world’s most famous express locomotive steamed triumphantly into the Millennium. Its a tale of financial nightmares and engineering excellence and it’s told with the help of her owner, the chief engineer and the traction inspector who was on the footplate at key moments. Memorabilia: A collection of authentic memorabilia created from the original items. These include a ‘Your journey times’ leaflet from 1932, a 1950 music sheet of the Flying Scotsman Piano Solo, 1962 luncheon menu card & wine list, 1963 “Save our Scotsman” poster, an engine record card from 1923, postcards and a set of four engineer’s technical drawings.