Flying Scotsman Manual: An insight into maintaining, operating and restoring the legendary steam locomotive

by Philip Atkins

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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 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.

  • ISBN10 1844257061
  • ISBN13 9781844257065
  • Publish Date 16 March 2016
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 26 April 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Haynes Publishing Group
  • Imprint J H Haynes & Co Ltd
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 160
  • Language English