The Flying Scotsman
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201860 minEnded

The Flying Scotsman

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Aired on Mar 5, 2018, 9:00 PM

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Description

Documentary presented by Rob Bell, charting the story of the world's most famous steam locomotive.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
February 26, 2018
Ended
March 5, 2018
Schedule
Monday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 2 Episodes)

The Unstoppable Scotsman

During her life, the Flying Scotsman has broken records, travelled the world, starred in a movie, and even bankrupted her owners. But why has she inspired such affection among steam fans? And why, almost a century coming into service, does she still attract huge crowds wherever she goes?

Feb 26, 2018

60 min

A Legend Reborn

With steam on its way out, it fell to enthusiast Alan Pegler to save the mighty Scotsman, but his ambitions saw her stranded stateside. Three owners later, it was revamped by the National Railway Museum in the 00s.

Mar 5, 2018

60 min

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