Coach House Partners Story of the Flying Scotsman (150x150 hardback)

Explore the history of the world’s most famous steam locomotive with the Coach House Partners Story of the Flying Scotsman Book. This compact hardback tells the story of LNER Class A3 No. 4472 Flying Scotsman, charting its journey from working express locomotive to national icon.Built in 1923 at Doncaster Works to a design by Sir Nigel Gresley, Flying Scotsman became synonymous with long‑distance express travel, most notably the London to Edinburgh service that bore its name. While it enjoyed success during its mainline career, the locomotive’s fame grew even further after retirement, eventually securing its place in the National Railway Museum and cementing its reputation worldwide.Illustrated with high‑quality photographs, the book combines historical narrative with technical insight, offering an engaging overview of the locomotive’s design, service life and lasting cultural impact. Finished in a high‑quality hardcover format, it’s ideal for railway enthusiasts, collectors and anyone interested in Britain’s steam heritage.Format: Hardcover.Size: 15(H) x 15(W) cm.

The LNER Class A3 Pacific steam locomotive No. 4472 Flying Scotsman (originally No. 1472) was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of H.N. Gresley. It was employed on long-distance express trains notably on the 10am London to Edinburgh Flying Scotsman train service after which it was named. Flying Scotsman certainly had claims to fame from the early years of its main line career, but it was 1963 when it really started to hit the headlines - after it had retired. This might not have happened had the engine not had such a memorable name. Now, of course, its ongoing 40 years of fame (if not fortune) has earned it a place in the National Railway Museum collection and the title of the world's most famous steam train. This gloriously illustrated little book looks back at the history of the Flying Scotsman. Gift for Father’s Day, Christmas or a Birthday!