Snow Globe Flying Scotsman Steam Locomotive

Description

Snow Globe Flying Scotsman Steam Locomotive. This snow globe has a photograph of the world famous ‘Flying Scotsman’ steam locomotive. This locomotive was named after The Flying Scotsman, train service which was LNER’s express, non-stop service operating between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh station. This photograph was taken just passed Grosmont Station and its Engine Shed, on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in 2016. With a train service heading to Pickering Station and back. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway were the first preserved railway to operate the engine after its 10 year restoration project was complete. Every station platform, footbridge and vantage point along the railway was packed with onlookers and photographers, all wanting to get a look at the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

The locomotive was the first to be recorded at reaching 100mph in 1934. Flying Scotsman, then set a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it ran 422 miles (679 km) on 8 August 1989 while in Australia on tour. Flying Scotsman started operating with the LNER as an A1 class pacific locomotive, designed by Sir Nigel Gresley in 1923. It was later rebuilt as an updated A3 class design in 1947. It first carried the number 4472, then when British Railways were formed, it was re-numbered 10603, in 1948. It is this number and the British Railways green paint work that is shown in this photograph.

The snow globe has the same photograph used on both sides. One side has text printed on the picture, reading ‘Flying Scotsman’

Snow Globe Flying Scotsman Steam Locomotive, comes in a white gift box with a gift tag included. The snow globe is plastic with a silver base and has lots of snow inside. They are posted in a strong cardboard mailing box for protection. They make a stunning all year round gift but are most popular for Christmas presents.

These photographs are also available to purchase as Christmas baubles