THE “FLYING SCOTSMAN”
NON-STOP RF.CORD r.ONnox to EniNr.uuaii Unite I I'ivrw Assuriat ion B.v Khvlrir Tele(rrai>h t'i>i>yritclii. AuriM'ati.in Press Association (Received L2ih April. 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, nth April. The "Flying Scotsman/' the must. t'anioiiK Ira in in t!i" world, will establish a world record non-slop run, London to Edinburgh, 392 miles, on .May Day. The present non-stop record is London to Carlyle. 300 miles, which is regarded ;i; the limit, oi" drivers' endurance. 'I lie new record is possible by the invention of a corridor tender communicating Main, allowing a. change of drivers. The " Flying Scotsman" has left King's Cross for Edinburgh every we.-k dav tor ihe last 66 vears.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 12 April 1928, Page 5
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110THE “FLYING SCOTSMAN” Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 12 April 1928, Page 5
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