The Unstoppable Flying Scotsman

Season 1

Engineer Rob Bell presents a two-part documentary examining the fascinating life story of the world-famous steam locomotive.

Birth of a Legend
E1
Birth of a LegendDuring her life, the Flying Scotsman has broken records, travelled the world, starred in a movie, and even bankrupted her owners. But why has she inspired such affection among steam fans? And why, almost a century coming into service, does she still attract huge crowds wherever she goes?
A Legend Reborn
E2
A Legend RebornWith steam on its way out, it fell to enthusiast Alan Pegler to save the mighty Scotsman, but his ambitions saw her stranded stateside. Three owners later, it was revamped by the National Railway Museum in the 00s.