2023 marks the centenary of the world's most famous steam locomotive - Gresley 'A3' 4-6-2 Flying Scotsman. Test your knowledge of this British railway icon in our latest quiz.
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1. At which railway works was Flying Scotsman built?
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2. What was the original name of the famous titled train which became the 10am 'Flying Scotsman' from London-Edinburgh in 1924?
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3. What the first number carried by Flying Scotsman when it was built by the LNER?
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4. Which railway line was Flying Scotsman originally built for?
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5. In what year did Flying Scotsman become the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100mph?
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6. Who was the first private owner of Flying Scotsman following its withdrawal by British Railways in 1963?
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7. How many miles did Flying Scotsman travel during its 1989 visit to Australia to place it in the record books for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive?
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8. When was Flying Scotsman bought by the National Collection?
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9. How much did it cost to build Flying Scotsman in 1923?
Question 10 of 10
10. How big are the driving wheels on Flying Scotsman?
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