How Britain's most beloved Steam Train almost ended up lost in America - Flying Scotsman's USA Tour

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In today's video, we take a look at how Flying Scotsman almost ended up being lost in America. We also get an insight into what anime ToT has been watching too
Chapters:
0:00 [主催者 - Blinkist]
1:17 [序章 - Introduction]
1:49 [幻の列車 - Part 1: Phantom Train]
3:29 [ボストン傾向 - Part 2: Boston Tendency]
5:20 [ノースバウンド クルセイダーズ - Part 3: Northbound Crusaders]
7:52 [スコッツマンはアンブレイカブル - Part 4: Scotsman is Unbreakable]
10:18 [ゴールデンコースト - Part 5: Golden Coast]
11:46 [スコットランド海 - Part 6: Scottish Ocean]
14:55 [結び - Conclusion]
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[@TrainFactGuy]

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[@TheArtmaster67]

Oh that good one an anime steam train crossover I love it. Smart idea for 100 year for scotman

[@bluespino2024]

Thank you ToT for talking about Scottie for her 100th [play Roblox Mind The Gap for next livestream after Tracks: The Train Set Game again]

[@Haueru86]

Great, now the idea of Allen Pegler being a Jojo character with the Stand "Flying Scotsman" is in my head

[@sonicfanatic6733]

Someone needs to draw this NOW

[@realcanadian96]

I read his name as Edgar Allen Poe.

[@hitexh3283]

How?

[@arielhernansuaznabar9527]

Nani?

[@Arandomperson234]

I need to see this

[@Thattrainguy4334]

Flying Scotsman had rocks thrown at it, was shot at, fired to hell, drove almost non-stop for 50 thousand miles, was rusted to hell for three and a half years, but even after all of that, she could still pump her pistons. What a legend.

[@merafirewing6591]

A tough survivor.

[@marty6779]

As a railway and music nerd, it's funny to me that a point in time, the Rolling Stones and Flying Scotsman both toured the USA at the same time

[@NW-gi1cp]

Flying Scotsman becoming apart of the 100 year old Engine gang 😎

[@FunAngelo2005]

Yup

[@newhaveni]

indeed also hi 1218

[@Flyingscotsman19_23]

True

[@gordonline6942]

He already is now

[@The-Signal-Man]

It was this day, 100 years ago, when the worlds most famous steam locomotive was built. It was some other day, 99 years ago, when the then yet to be most famous steam locomotive was given a name. Happy birthday, Flying Scot!

[@Locomotiveman1994]

Let's hope the engine's got another 100 years of adventures waiting for it!

[@ernekid7241]

Seeing Flying Scotsman behind a Penn Central GG1 is like every model nerd 's layout mashups in real life

[@TheDarkSlayer415]

Not only did you reference the first 6 JoJo parts, Flying Scotsman’s American tour was essentially cross-country, basically the Steel Ball Run in train form.

[@Usinghealer099]

"Oh my god!"

[@JennyBlaze253]

As a kid growing up on Thomas, learning about this marvelous engine, that braved so many hardships and was beloved by people around the world, it warms my heart to hear that she's reached her 100th birthday and is still going strong for years to come. Happy 100th, Flying Scotsman. I hope to one day get to ride down your line.

[@Ameu-dude]

We both hope to ride you one day, flying Scotsman

[@Mason58654]

TheUnluckyTug did a full in-depth review of the whole adventure Scotsman took. Well worth a watch. 👍

[@dillonohlemiller401]

I immediately thought about that when I saw this vid

[@Mason58654]

@@dillonohlemiller401 The guy’s got the most amazing OO gauge collection (including the USA tour Flying Scotsman by Hornby) that I’ll bet any American rail fan has.

[@Slicer400]

So true. I saw it before I saw this one

[@Thattrainguy4334]

It was a great video

[@GE_AC4400CWs]

Yeah but unfortunately his channel is terminated, he has made a new channel now but has only 8 videos and 11k subs.

[@Iron_Blood_Enjoyer1933]

The fact that you made all the different chapters of the video named & themed (Mainly in the use of the soundtrack.) around the 6 currently animated Jojo arcs was a stroke of genius. It threw me off and gave me quite a laugh.

[@ThatScottishAtlantic57]

"As long as somebody loves you, you'll always find your way home." - ToT Lovely quote to end on mate 👍Happy 100th To Flying Scotsman 🥳

[@KlaxontheImpailr]

I though the tot was an emoji at first.

[@ZekPatterson]

Your commitment to the JoJo bit is to be applauded, well done!

[@AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014]

The 60s were a dark time for American Railroads, but Flying Scotsman’s tour was one of the few bright spots. Flying Scotsman will always be the most famous steam locomotive in the world. I too hope it ever gets to be restored as LNER 4472 again one day in the distant future

[@BARelement]

Not just for the railroads…

[@tetegaming7402]

I'm pretty sure that, as long as there will be steam enthusiasts, this legend will outlive us all...

[@williamgeorgefraser]

I saw it back in May 1968 when it did the non-stop run from London to Edinburgh. At the time, there were no watering facilities in Edinburgh and it made its way to my local shed, Dunfermline (62C) for water and coal. The last steam engine ever to visit the shed.

[@davidantoniocamposbarros7528]

This is the pinnacle of JoJo references combined with British choo choo content. Give this man a Nobel Prize

[@BabyWarship]

Happy 100th Birthday Scotsman! You will forever live on

[@Hybris51129]

The fact that the PM pulled funding and willingly let a national icon and relic be abandoned in a foreign nation is both appalling and yet so very predicable from what I have seen of British politicians.

[@lukechristmas3951]

Happy 100th to Flying Scotsman! While we weren't alive to see Scotsman while in America, I'm sure if we could trave back to those days, we would do anything we can to make sure Peglar didn't have to declare bankruptcy and appreciate the entire train much more than the people who were there. Scotsman has many amazing stories from his life and it's no mystery why no one can't dislike Scotsman in the least.

[@richieosborn2639]

I heard of the fear of Flying Scotsman being converted into a restaurant from NWR1991 in his NWR Tales Timeline video. He told me in a comment in Gordon’s Fallout that it would’ve been designed like you’re dining in an express train in the 1920s. And then I replied by saying that it reminded me of a restaurant in an episode of The Simpsons where the family eats at a restaurant converted from a wrecked passenger train.

[@davidty2006]

Normally it tends to be the passenger wagons that get converted.

[@nathanlerma9891]

Hard to believe there are some people who love trains just a little too much... Oh who am I kidding HAPPY 100th FLYING SCOTSMAN 🎉🎉🎉

[@taal223]

I always tear up at this story when Flying Scotsman makes it home under its own steam for the final stretch. Happy 100th Anniversary Flying Scotsman.

[@PyeongTeug]

This video is definitely going to be my one of favourite videos of this channel! Thanks for making this video, also HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLYING SCOTMAN!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@sagittariusneptune9330]

Two of my favorite franchises together Thomas(Flying Scotsmans is a character) and Jojo Bizzare Adventure.

[@ThomasTheorist]

I just LOVE the framing device you did for this, having a JoJo's Bizarre Adventure style video for her was just brilliant!

[@Dallen9]

A once in a Life time experience, My Dad Talks about when he was a teenager getting to see it when he was in high school when it was in Texas. believe it's one of the few Engines to circumnavigate the globe too. An amazing story of an artifact from a by gone era.

[@Ludi_Chris]

I’m hopping to see the Flying Scotsman this April at the British Railway Museum.

[@Alex_Bert_]

Happy 100th birthday Flying Scot!

[@Dogman36]

8:43 "It was Do or Die for Pegler, and he chose Do..." * No Sleep Til Brooklyn intro *

[@NewController01]

Also little side note, one of the rolling stock used in the tour was the Devon Belle Observation car no.14...after Scotsman left the US, the coach was left behind for a number of years in San Fransisco and attached to a office building. in 2007, it was repatriated to the UK and now resides on the Swanage Railway, actually reuniting with Scotsman in early 2019

[@hughmungusbungusfungus4618]

This engine was the pinnacle of British locomotive engineering. And it was a work of art besides.

[@navyshot747]

There is another video that tells the same story, only it’s 45 mins long. I like how this is simple and easy to follow. Thanks for the history lesson!!

[@sirloinestakegames7866]

Is that The Unlucky Tug's by chance?

[@joshuaW5621]

Happy birthday to Flying Scotsman. I am so leaving you a shoutout in my video for the event.

[@lbz_yt]

A historic retelling about one of my favorite locomotives with my favorite anime ever is not something I knew I needed in my life. Awesome video you’ve made! I love all title changes you did for each segment.

[@SONICX1027]

To think that I would see a JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure inspired Flying Scotsman video on the 100th anniversary of the Engine. It’s a perfect video, along with UnluckyTug’s video of Scott’s bizarre adventures in the United States

[@antagonist3584]

Just started watching the video but the Jojos theme is a insane and awsome idea! Much respect!

[@jaredhebert942]

14:59 - HE DID THE THING!!!

[@lukegreen5341]

1:18 Happy 100th Birthday Flying Scotsman. 1923 - 2023. 100 Years. X

[@jonbezeau3124]

This is the trainspotting / JoJo content I didn't know I needed.

[@egpx]

Loved the instrumental of the classic Yes song ‘Roundabout’ at the end. I can’t say I understood what all the Japanese stuff was all about but each to their own. Great video of just part of the Flying Scotsman story. Along with Jago, that’s a double dose of Scotsman in as many days.

[@TrainMaster04]

I live about 30 minutes away from Slaton, Texas and there is actually some more documented history while it stayed in Texas. For instance, the derailment took place in Waco, Texas behind the now famous grain elevators. MKT crews were able to get Scotsman re-railed with a small crane.

[@theclickbaitmasster]

I’m making plans to go to England to see this beautiful engine. I’ve been wanting to see it forever.

[@johnecriteser7813]

What a lovely video. Thank you for sharing.

[@kristoffermangila]

Wow! I didn't know until now that Flying Scotsman was there together with that handsome engine from Chattanooga, Southern Railway #4501!

[@QuebecGamer20]

These longer, more elaborate videos are the absolute best this channel has to offer. Awesome work ToT!

[@BulletWanderer]

Wow! Your videos on Friday are always a treat to watch at lunchtime, but this one is one of your best! I'd always heard of the USA Tour but never knew it had such a tumultuous story to it! Great presentation, use of footage, and sense of humour and script, keep it up! You've always been great, but I feel you've really been hitting your stride over the last few months. 😁

[@SKY7AR]

Just imagine how good of a full length movie this story could make! I really wonder why nobody's done that yet 🤔

[@Kevin-go2dw]

Probably the only railway steam engine to circumnavigate the planet. I have read about what was required to bring the engine to Australia in 1987-88. One of the organizers put his house up as guarantee that the engine would return. It is unlikely such an event will happen again as the shipping and cranes are not available as they once were.

[@Railfan166]

3:55 henry’s sneeze just got real

[@gabrielramirez6570]

As an American and admiring such a beautiful steam engine I’m glad we didn’t keep the Scotsman to either change it into a theme ride or scrap it

[@VT29steamtrain]

This video is awesome! I can't believe you made a video that captures both the Scotsman and one of the animes I have watched!

[@Drif19]

HAPPY BIRTHDAT FLYING SCOTSMAN! WE LOVE YOOOOU! Bro, I loved the style of this video! Well done TOT!

[@The_Explosive_Pug]

I gotta say, this has to be one of my favorite videos that you've made. Not only is it flying scotsman related but the Jojo's style is perfection! Truely a fantastic video to celebrate 100 years of flying scotsman! :D

[@landohass5081]

Hey I really like your Videos! Very nicely produced an about interesting topics. Thank you very much!

[@bwise609]

Loved the closing credits the video clip with the song really was the cheery on top of this story well done

[@gkingGabe72]

It's surprising to hear about a famous British steam engine traveling across America. I'm glad that Flying Scotsman wasn't scrapped when he was stranded in California.

[@ianjackson4721]

Happy 100th anniversary Scotsman!

[@Paraffinmeister]

Great video covering what remarkably is a slightly forgotten period of her history. Also, what a beautiful note to end on.

[@DillianTrainzStudios]

This video literally has (Strasburg) 475 likes lol. Happy 100th birthday to Gordon's brother! P.S: The "To Be Continued" part at the end got me XD.

[@Zak-Z-Ninja]

Great video, and happy centenary to the Scotsman!

[@TrainBoi227]

Great video!

[@TheNightmareRider]

Loved the Jojo references XD. What an amazing story! Happy 100th Birthday, Flying Scotsman!

[@HyperCat72]

What was that jojo reference

[@MediumRareOpinions]

​@@HyperCat72 have a look at the time stamps.

[@TheNightmareRider]

@@HyperCat72 The "To be Continued" banners, the music and the title of "Flying Scotsman's Bizarre Adventure".

[@thomask1127]

This is such a cool video

[@YuriyKrivosheyev]

Very good, thank you

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

Those restaurant owners that forced Flying Scotsman to be moved out of the way sound like the merchants along South Huntington and Centre Street in Boston (Jamaica Plain neighborhood) who complained about potential loss of parking if the E branch of the Green Line was restored, and helped to kill the restoration past Heath Street.

[@cycler666]

Thank you for that ToT, a very well put together history, and on the birthday of this loco.

[@Sim0nTrains]

This was epic! really enjoyed the story. Happy Birthday Flying Scotsman

[@Double_D__]

You know, I'm willing to bet that Flying Scotsman traveled the same distance to get to British Week that the Stardust Crusaders did to get to Egypt. Does this make the Flying Scotsman an honorary Jojo?

[@roastytoasty8721]

Train, I have to say that I love this video. I have been a steam locomotive fan since I was a little child and a JoJo fan for the last 6 years of my life. This video is worlds colliding for me and when I saw the thumbnail and title I clicked it right away. I usually don't comment on video's but this one is an exception for me. I felt genuine emotions during the entire video and when Scotsman got home at the end I almost shed a tear of happiness. Thank you for this video.

[@misterflibble6601]

What a fantastic story. So glad the "Flying Scotsman" survived it's many ordeals. P.S. As an American i am dumbfounded and abashed that this icon of British railways was treated with such abuse and disrespect, by _children_ no less. Being an American can be _so_ embarrassing sometimes.

[@cornontheorb3121]

Just like us Americans to shoot at a steam locomotive passing by

[@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard]

Happy 100th birthday Flying Scotsman. Great video.

[@crazypickles8235]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! It is very important that the railfan community celebrate famous locomotives like this because they are tantamount to cultural representation for our community! Well done, concise and incredibly informative!

[@thatweirddude550]

Being a nerd for trains and Jojo this video is a dream come true

[@TenkoBerry]

This is great 👍

[@bluetraxdax2001]

Will you do Flying Scotsman in Australia or even what he would look like on a Japan tour?

[@electrohalo8798]

Wel the Scotsman can’t go on a Japanese tour as the only lines it could use are high speed due to the gauge and I don’t think the Japanese, who do love the engine, would permit the change in schedule

[@michaelnunnery6394]

If you’ve ever wondered who. Reversed the Points. Cleared the Subsidiary Signal. Sending 4472 Flying Scotsman into Tilbury Docks on her way to Australia. It was me.

[@frigometri257]

This story is so ... heartwarming.

[@0fficialdregs]

brings a tear to my eye knowing this fine machine and beast continue to live on and enjoying life. it's the true face of the united kingdom

[@upthebracket26]

'A cow catcher? but I don't catch cows' said the flying scotsman

[@_FiestaCat_]

This video made me kinda emotional. It’s a story about pushing though and that ending hit hard.

[@alejandrocordero2492]

This video definitely deserves more love 😃👍. Especially since Flying Scotsman birthday 🎉🎂🎈 just past. LONG LIVE FLYING SCOTSMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@carter9970]

Happy Birthday, Flying Scot!

[@lukethegeneralelectrice60p80]

Happy 100th Anniversary, Flying Scotsman! 1923 - 2023

[@CurvyTribune]

Happy Birthday, Flying Scotsman 🎉🥳🎂

[@sambrown6426]

I was literally tearing up during the bit about her running from the docks to the shop.

[@terrier_productions]

bloody amazing!

[@kickinghorse2405]

What a great story!

[@TheStickCollector]

I saw tug's videos on this. My favorite part is the hitchhiking, as I would have loved to be a part of it.

[@justandy333]

Thankyou for Uploading this. It was great to hear a much more detailed telling of Flying Scotsmans USA tour. I no idea of the Dash to San Fransisco to make the British Day event. Nor did I realise just how much trouble it was in. Not only just being left to the elements, but the lawyers and creditors sniffing around like vultures, trying to take the whole engine. Personally Im not a fan of Flying Scotsman, i dont like its aesthetics, give me a GWR Castle any day. It also cost way way too much to bring it back into steam. I've heard many figures banded around but £4.5million sounds about the average. It cost £3.5 Million to build Tornado from scratch! The money could of been spent bringing 3 or 4 engines back to life again.

[@DKS225]

And is now part of The National Railway Museum's collection

[@gomerk5]

The Pullman Coaches are. But the engine is not. You might be thinking of the Dwight D Eisenhower. That is a similar locomotive that is on display there.

[@KyriosMirage]

Gotta love a happy ending! Truly a Really Useful Engine!

[@harrisonallen651]

Happy birthday Flying Scotsman

[@mayoroicjre]

Happy 100th birthday to Flying Scotsman

[@spankflaps1365]

Note that Pegler took British coaches for the USA tour, because he didn’t want the antiquated American rolling stock on his prized engine. Also the American coal wouldn’t fire the engine properly, so they had to ship in some Welsh coal.

[@FunAngelo2005]

Happy birthday flying scottsman

[@jacobwalker6092]

Great video but I do have to say that it she didn’t meet 750 and 4501 in Atlanta but rather in Anniston Alabama. My grandpa was part of the huge crowd which was at the event

[@jaylenware363]

No one: The GG1s towing Scotsman across America: "Oh, you're approaching me?"

[@sandervdbrink84]

Very nice video. Much better than live stream gaming and stuff...