OFF BY TRAIN
Please enjoy this charming tale from days gone by......
The slideshow link on the 'Set' page is a good way to view the art.

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"Here we are in Edinburgh. What a lovely journey it's been", said David as the 'Flying Scotsman' steamed into the Waverley Station.
"Good old 'Scottish Union and Sixty-thousand-and-nine".

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"We'll soon be in Scotland now", said Mother as the train crossed the long bridge at Berwick-on-Tweed. "Keep your eyes open for the post which marks the boundary of England and Scotland".

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Not long after the 'Flying Scotsman' had left Newcastle, David pointed out an electric train. "Look" he said, "that must be on a surburban line, but it's a different type from our trains at home".

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At Newcastle the fresh engine 'Union of South Africa' No.60009, was waiting to take the 'Flying Scotsman' on the last part of her journey. The children waved goodbye to 'Scottish Union'.

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