Gresley A3 4-6-2
Where to see Flying Scotsman in 2023
An outstanding calendar of events is planned to celebrate Gresley ‘A3’ 4-6-2 4472 Flying Scotsman’s centenary. MARK CHIVERS outlines where you can catch a glimpse of the world’s most famous steam locomotive this year.
Flying Scotsman at 100
Billed as the world’s most famous steam locomotive, how has Flying Scotsman captured the public’s imagination in a way nothing else has? Author ANDREW RODEN explains why it is so important.
Flying Scotsman and Hornby
The world’s most famous steam locomotive and Hornby Hobbies have enjoyed a long association. MARK CHIVERS talks to Marketing and Product Development Director SIMON KOHLER about what the ‘A3’ means to him - and about the very latest developments -in this exclusive interview.
The Flying Scotsman Buying Guide
As the world’s most famous steam locomotive it is no surprise that Flying Scotsman has captured the imagination of model railway manufacturers through the years. MARK CHIVERS looks back at the history of this well-known Gresley ‘Pacific’ in model form.
Hornby revises its Gresley ‘A3’
The Gresley ‘A1’/‘A3’ 4-6-2s are a longstanding part of the Hornby range, but this year they have been upgraded with newly tooled components and firebox flicker. MIKE WILD checks out the first two arrivals.
VIDEO: Locoman Sounds 'A3' ESU decoder
Locoman Sounds has created a brand new sound file for the LokSound platform capturing the sounds of Gresley 'A3' 4-6-2 60103 Flying Scotsman. We showcase the capabilities of the decoder in this video.
Gresley's pioneering ‘A3' class 'Pacifics'
Much is known about the exploits of Gresley’s famous ‘A3’ Pacifics, including Flying Scotsman, but far less is known about the wider impact the class had on services on the East Coast Main Line. EVAN GREEN-HUGHES finds out more to mark the arrival of Hatton’s new ‘O’ gauge model.
Hatton’s Gresley ‘A3’ debuts for 'O' gauge
Could this be Hatton’s most exciting model yet? MIKE WILD puts the new Heljan produced Hatton’s Originals Gresley ‘A3’ 4-6-2 for ‘O’ gauge through its paces.
FLYING SCOTSMAN DIGITAL SOUND WITH ZIMO
The National Collection’s famous Gresley ‘A3’ became a must-have addition to the roster for our modern era layout, West Coast Cement. MIKE WILD explains how he installed a Zimo sound decoder, stay alive, speaker and firebox flicker into the popular Hornby ‘Pacific’.