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was seen at a milestone as a 1923 design, drawn by Sir Nigel Gresley, bearing 1472. widely regarded as the world’s renowned steam locomotive, marked as 100 mph breakthrough, and world circumnavigation milestone. In 1989, it completed a 422-mile non-stop run. Ownership passed through owners, including a 1963 overhaul by Alan Pegler. It has undertaken tours in the UK, plus international trips, famed 1969 U.S. tour.

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