Flying Scotsman Ultimate Profile DVD

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The Flying Scotsman is without doubt the most famous & best loved steam locomotive in the world She is also the most travelled locomotive in the history of steam having notched up over 2 12; million miles in her working life This gorgeous 160-ton A3 Pacific class engine started life in Doncaster in 1923 Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley she cost just £7944 In 1968 British Rail sold her for the princely sum of £3000 In 1996 she changed hands again for over £1 million! This DVD tells the story of the Flying Scotsman & features rare footage of her in her heyday on the main line & in private ownership Both tours of America & her celebrated Australian tour are all covered while exclusive behind-the-scenes material also looks at all the &backroom boys & girls& who have contributed to her preservation The DVD then takes you on the ride of a lifetime in the cab of the Flying Scotsman as she tows the & Orient Express& at 80 mph! There are also exclusive interviews with her previous owners including Alan Pegler Sir William Mc Alpine & Dr Tony Marchington & a fascinating insight into the locomotive provided by chief engineer Roland Kennington