Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman is an LNER Class A3 Pacific, formerly an LNER Class A1 Pacific. Flying Scotsman holds the record for being the first engine to officially run at over 100 mph. In addition, Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive. Flying Scotsman is named after a service that runs from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley. He is the last of Gordon's brothers.
==Biography==
In 1967, Flying Scotsman came to Sodor to cheer up his only surviving brother, Gordon. He had two tenders at the time he arrived, causing Henry to feel jealous. During his visit, he got on well with most of the Fat Controller's Engines and took charge of "the Limited" in place of Bear when Henry rescued both him and 199 as both diesels failed. After his visit, Flying Scotsman left with his owner when the Fat Controller announced that steam engines will still be at work on the North Western Railway.
In 2002, Flying Scotsman visit Sodor again and heard that Gordon and Thomas made a mental each other and Flying Scotsman was very proud of his brother.
==Personality==
Gordon was happy to see Flying Scotsman when he came to Sodor. Flying Scotsman proved popular with the engines; however, he did spark a little jealousy with Henry, who proved envious of his two tenders. He provided Gordon and the others reassurance at a time when steam on the Mainland was officially being abolished in favour of modern diesel traction.
==Technical Details==
===Real-life History===
Flying Scotsman is based upon the real locomotive of the same name, an A1 (later A3) Pacific built on the 23 February 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works, to a design by Sir Nigel Gresley. In 1928, it pulled the LNER's first non-stop 'Flying Scotsman' service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Central, equipped with a specially-built corridor tender allowing its crew to be changed mid-journey. Flying Scotsman set two world records for steam traction, initially becoming the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h) on 30th November 1934. In 1963 it was saved by Alan Pegler and in 1969 it toured the United States of America but almost never returned home, but did because of Bill McAlpine in 1972. It later set a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive, where it ran 422 miles (approximately 679 km) on 8 August 1989 during its tour in Australia. As of 2019, Flying Scotsman is owned by the National Railway Museum, and can be found hauling main line railtours and visiting heritage railways across the United Kingdom.
File:FlyingScotsmaninthe1930s.png|Flying Scotsman in LNER service
File:TherealFlyingScotsman.JPG|Flying Scotsman in preservation
===Livery===
Flying Scotsman's livery is largely similar to that in the Railway Series, but with several differences. His cylinder covers are painted black with red lining, instead of green with white lining, and the outside of his frames is plain red. Flying Scotsman's front buffer beam in the television series is also missing several details, including his number and extra lining. Additionally, the lining on his tenders varies between his appearances in the model and CGI series. The sides of Flying Scotsman's cab in the television series also have his number 4472 painted on them instead of the crests, as well as extra lining which is not present on the real locomotive's apple green livery.
== Appearances ==
=== Red Panda Express ===
* Thomas And Gordon Apologize 
* Saying Goodbye
=== Movie ===
* Red Panda Express
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