Flying Scotsman whistles into Edinburgh for 100th birthday


By AGENCY

The Flying Scotsman, the first steam train to reach over 100 miles an hour, turned 100 on Friday, whistling its way into Edinburgh's Waverley station to mark the day.

Judith McNicol, director of the National Railway Museum, said the train is an icon and is recognised worldwide.

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