• Flying with the Scotsman

  • Nov 17 2023
  • Length: 28 mins
  • Podcast

Flying with the Scotsman

  • Summary

  • Have you ever wondered what it really like on the footplate of the Flying Scotsman, the iconic 100 year old steam locomotive, at speed? today we talk to Andy Simpson, who has driven and fired the Scotsman on many occasions. Andy, an engineer by trade works for Riley’s, the engineering firm in Bury, Lancashire, whose task it is to repair and maintain the Flying Scotsman, on behalf of the owners the National Railway Museum. So Andy is part of a small elite group of steam specialists who are tasked with being the drivers and the fireman on the Flying Scotsman. 

    This second series of Up Front & Steaming is presented and produced by Tom Burgess (www.upfrontandsteaming.com) in partnership with Trackside, the monthly magazine targeted at the 26,000 people who work in the heritage railway sector, plus the estimated 100,000 enthusiasts. www.tracksidemag.co.uk

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