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Flying Scotsman @ Bottesford Junction

By David Middleton

A Friday night rumour went round the village that the Flying Scotsman would pass through on Saturday morning.

We made it down to Orston Crossing just as the train was approaching.

The Flying Scotsman (no 4472) is pulling The Fenman train. Not being a train expert I am not sure about the details.

It was all over in a blur.

Fortunately the photographs came out and the children had something to look at in a more relaxed pace.

These were taken early Autumn 1984 - not sure of the exact date.

If you know the date and have more details please do add a comment.

Full size photograph of Flying Scotsman@Orston Crossing

This gallery was added by David Middleton on 10/01/2007.

Comments about this page

I believe the date "The Fenman" train pulled by 4472 Flying Scotsman came through Bottesford is on or around 24 Nov 1984 as I have some photographs of the same train at Saxondale. (That is the date I have on the negs)

By Graham Meadows
On 28/12/2007

Many thanks Graham - appreciate knowing when the date was. My daughter has reminded me that it was the morning of her 8th birthday party - which was held on that date - must have made an impression!!
David

By David Middleton
On 29/12/2007