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Flying Scotsman - LNER Class A1/A3 Pacific no. 4472, 1923 onwards : an insight into maintaining, operating and restoring the legendary steam locomotive
Flying Scotsman - LNER Class A1/A3 Pacific no. 4472, 1923 onwards : an insight into maintaining, operating and restoring the legendary steam locomotive
Author
C. P. Atkins
C. P. Atkins
format
Hardback
Hardback
Publisher
Haynes Publishing
Haynes Publishing
Language
English
English
UK Publication Date
20160316
20160316
Description
- An official book: published in association with the National Railway Museum in York, and benefitting from full access to technical drawings and photographs taken during overhaul.
- Anatomy of 4472: full description of all constituent parts; changes from originality and authenticity; charting modifications made from new until the present day (including livery, smoke deflectors, double chimney, etc).
- Detailed description of the work undertaken by the National Railway Museum during the major overhaul from which 4472 emerged in the winter of 2015/2016.
- Running the locomotive: preparing the loco for a day's run; raising steam, coaling and watering; taking from the shed to the train; coupling up, drawing away and getting up to speed; slowing down for signals and stations; arrival at destination, coming off the train and back to the depot for 'disposal' (dropping fire, cleaning etc).
- First-hand experiences from driver, fireman and engineer.
- Historical highlights: displayed at the British Empire Exhibition 1924/25; the first recorded 100mph run; rebuilding from A1 to A3 class in 1946; general duties on the LNER and BR; rescue for preservation and return to the main line; tours in the USA and Australia; saved for the nation.
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