Kings Cross The Flying Scotsman AKA 40th… 1968

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No title. 40th anniversary of first non-stop run to Edinburgh by "Flying Scotsman" train. Kings Cross, London to Waverley Station, Edinburgh, Scotland.

M/S the Flying Scotsman steam engine in Kings Cross Station. L/S ditto. C/U steam from the Flying Scotsman. M/S the engine. M/S Mrs Godfrey,...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
56675
Sort Number:
68/037
Time in/Out:
01:31:20:00 / 01:32:52:00
Canister:
68/37
Film ID:
2057.24
Issue Date:
05/05/1968

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