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Flying Scotsman Manual - An Insight Into Maintaining Operating And

The legendary '4472' - better known as the Flying Scotsman - receives the famous "Haynes Manual" treatment with the full co-operation of the National Railway Museum. Here is a unique perspective on what is involved in maintaining, operating and restoring this Class A3 Pacific, the first steam locomotive to achieve 100mph. This highly detailed manual, based around 4472's recent overhaul and subsequent return to main-line operation, also looks in detail at every aspect of its engineering and construction, providing a feast of information and insight.
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The legendary '4472'
- better known as the Flying Scotsman
- receives the famous " Haynes Manual" treatment with the full co-operation of the National Railway Museum. Here is a unique perspective on what is involved in maintaining, operating & restoring this Class A3 Pacific, the first steam locomotive to achieve 100mph. This highly detailed manual, based around 4472's recent overhaul & subsequent return to main-line operation, also looks in detail at every aspect of its engineering & construction, providing a feast of information & insight.

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Steam - Steam - water in gas form, water vapour. Commonly seen coming from a kettle
National Railway Museum - The largest railway museum in the world with almost a million visitors per yer.
Locomotive - Or Loco is the powered vehicle at the front of a train
Treatment - A way in which medics care for patients illnesses. A manner which someone behaves to someone else.
Manual - A book of instructions to build or operate items, also a form of labour which your hands are used.
Museum - A building which exhibits old artefacts for viewing of people who show interest.

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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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