The Flying Scotsman
A Legend Reborn
Season 1 Episode 2 of 2
Rob Bell concludes the story of the world's most famous steam locomotive, revealing how enthusiast Alan Pegler saved it when British Railways announced plans to scrap it in 1962, and took an opportunity to take it to the United States in 1969. Three owners later, it was finally bought at auction by the National Railway Museum, who realised it needed a significant overhaul
The Flying Scotsman airs on 5SELECT at 3:00 AM, Sunday 2 March. (Subtitles.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
General
Rob Bell
Presenter
Michael Wadding
Director
Jeff Anderson
Executive Producer