Flying Scotsman 60103 with the Valentines Shakespeare Express around Birmingham! 14/2/26

No. 4472 Flying Scotsman is an LNER Class A3 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. It was employed on long-distance express passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line by LNER and its successors, British Railways' Eastern and North Eastern Regions, notably on The Flying Scotsman service, between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley, after which it was named. 4472 became a flagship locomotive for the LNER, representing the company twice at the British Empire Exhibition and in 1928, hauled the inaugural non-stop Flying Scotsman service. On 30 November 1934, it set a world record for steam traction, becoming the first locomotive to reach the officially authenticated speed of 100 miles per hour (161 km/h).

Seen around Birmingham Snow Hill 14th February 2026 [Valentines Day], Flying Scotsman 60103 makes her grand appearance in style with a swift arrival run from Stratford-upon-Avon on a circular route, hauling the "Valentines Shakespeare Express" trips operated by Vintage Trains with an appearance of 37240 TransRail livery assisting with electrical power. We see Flying Scotsman run around Snow Hill in preparation for her second run back to Stratford-upon-Avon while getting some footage of 37240 at the same time. Before her departure, we take a quick train up to Birmingham Moor Street to catch a different shot of her passing through. Eventually on time, tender first, Scotsman leads 37240 & the Valentines Shakespeare Express set through making up good time on route to her destination!

A very famous locomotive on a romantic day for others! 💖😁