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Jun 29, 2007 · The Flying Scotsman is a feature film based on the remarkable true story of Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree. In 1993, and as an unemployed amateur, Obree broke the world one-hour record on a bike of his own revolutionary design, which he constructed out of scrap metal and parts of a washing machine. — Sharon Howat.
The Flying Scotsman is a 2006 British drama film, based on the life and career of Scottish amateur cyclist Graeme Obree. The film covers the period of Obree's life that saw him take, lose, and then retake the world one-hour distance record. The film stars Jonny Lee Miller as Obree, Laura Fraser, Billy Boyd, and Brian Cox.
The Flying Scotsman is an express passenger train service that operates between Edinburgh and London, the capitals respectively of Scotland and England, via the East Coast Main Line. The service began in 1862 as the Special Scotch Express until it was officially adopted in 1924.
No. 4472 Flying Scotsman is a LNER Class A3 4-6-2 "Pacific" steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. It was employed on long-distance express passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line by LNER and its successors, British Railways ' Eastern and North Eastern ...
Find out the latest info about the world-famous locomotive. In 2023 we celebrated 100 years of Flying Scotsman with special events, heritage railway trips and museum fun—and what a spectacular year it was.
Mar 13, 2020 · Flying Scotsman started life as just another of Sir Nigel Gresley's A1 class of locomotives, but is now considered the most famous locomotive in the world. How did it get there? Key facts. Built in 1923 at Doncaster Works, costing £7,944. Weight: 97 tonnes. Length: 70ft.
Dec 28, 2023 · Why the Flying Scotsman is a symbol of Britishness. Britain's most famous steam locomotive turned 100 this year, and along the way it has inspired poets, Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Potter and...
The Flying Scotsman is the world's most famous train service. 2023 marks 100 years since the iconic steam locomotive known as the Flying Scotsman entered service. What is the Flying Scotsman?
Feb 23, 2023 · Known and loved across the world, in 1934 Flying Scotsman was the first locomotive to officially achieve a speed of 100mph. Anthony Coulls takes us on a detailed tour of the legendary vehicle...
49 Metascore. 2006. 1 hr 36 mins. Drama. PG13. Watchlist. Winning, fact-based biopic about champion Scottish bicycle racer Graeme Obree (Jonny Lee Miller), who triumphs...
