LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman

Uncommon card · No. 94179

No. 4472 Flying Scotsman is an LNER Class A3 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design by Sir Nigel Gresley. It was employed on long-distance express passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line, notably on the Flying Scotsman service between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley, after which it was named. Serving as a flagship for the LNER, the locomotive represented the company twice at the British Empire Exhibition and hauled the inaugural non-stop service between the two capitals in 1928. On 30 November 1934, it became the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at a speed of 100 miles per hour (161 km/h). Originally built as a Class A1, the locomotive was rebuilt to improved Class A3 specifications in 1947, acquiring its distinctive double chimney and smoke deflectors later in its mainline career under British Railways, the LNER's successor. Following its retirement from regular...

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