The preserved Flying Scotsman was restored as close as possible to it's configuration of it's LNER days. The smoke deflectors were removed, the double chimney was replaced by a single chimney, and a corridor tender was added. Flying Scotsman was repainted in LNER Green with the 4472 number.
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| 1966 Flying Scotsman restored to LNER configuration cruising past New England Yard Peterborough |
Alan Pegler persuaded British Railways to run enthusiasts' specials over BR's main lines. As steam locomotives were being phased out, BR were removing watering facilities, consequently a second tender was added in September 1966.
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| 1967 Flying Scotsman Newcastle Central Station taking on water on 3rd June |
On 1st May 1968 on the 40th anniversary of the first non-stop from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley, 4472 Flying Scotsman retraced it's journey of 1928 with a non stop run.
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| 1st May 1968 Flying Scotsman on a non stop run from London's Kings Cross entering Newcastle Central Station |
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| 1st May 1968 Flying Scotsman on a non stop run from London's Kings Cross leaving Newcastle Central Station |
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| 1st May1968Flying Scotsman on a non stop run from London Kings Cross passing Deltic when leaving Newcastle |
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| 1st May 1968 Flying Scotsman on a non stop run from London's Kings Cross Newcastle East Crossing |
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| 1st May 1968 Flying Scotsman on a non stop run from London's Kings Cross Newcastle East Crossing |