Time to retire Flying Scotsman? What a load of old nonsense!
By: Web Editor
I READ the letter from Malcolm Storey (Sep) regarding the cost of repairs to the LNER A3 Pacific Flying Scotsman. He suggested it was time to retire her.
What a waste – all that money already spent. No, let’s see her running again.
If I were a millionaire lottery winner, I would gladly stump up the money for this magnificent locomotive, but sadly I am not.
DENNIS DAY,
West Sussex.
We have received a number of letters in support of Flying Scotsman’s continued restoration and only one other suggesting the icon should be put out to grass. Keep your views coming! – Ed.
3 Responses to “Time to retire Flying Scotsman? What a load of old nonsense!”
Steamager Says:
October, 10th 2011 at 04:03 pm
We used to call it 'Skiving Flotsam',looks like NRM bought a pig in a poke, a white elephant, - whatever happenned to 'buyer beware' ?
jacko Says:
September, 15th 2011 at 07:12 pm
Frankly I agree with Malcolm , there can only be so much money in the pot , so equal consideration must be given to all projects . John (Fife)
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AlanM Says:
October, 25th 2011 at 03:03 pm
While I understand people who don't want historic locos to run again, I paid some of my hard earnt cass to the NRM to fun Flying Scotsman. I therefore tinkt it insulting that anyone should suggest that be wasted. This is especially so if the people suggesting this did not put their hand in their pockets. Alan