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4472 "Flying Scotsman" approaching Wellowgate crossing at Grimsby Town. I believe this was 21/10/67
prior to hauling "The Standard Flyer" special train.


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"Flying Scotman" now seen at rear of Grimsby Town station with a Brush type 2 passing through.


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With "The Standard Flyer" headboard in place 4472 moves forward to pick up its stock.


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Now in platform 2 awaiting departure via the East Lincolnshire Line.

(photo - M. Barnes)
4472 "Flying Scotsman" on Garden Street crossing with "The Standard Flyer" special
arranged by The Lincolnshire Standard Group.


(photo - M. Barnes)
Now seen at Goods Junction soon after leaving Grimsby Town station...


(photo - M. Barnes)
...and taking the East Lincolnshire line towards Louth.


(photo - M. Barnes)
A going away shot of the loco getting into its stride...


(photo - John Willerton)
...to be photographed again approaching Welholme Road level crossing.

A night time shot of Scotsman in Grimsby Town - unsure of date.

21st June 1969

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On 21st June 1969 Flying Scotsman made two more appearances, in one day, at Grimsby Town on the Doncaster to Cleethorpes Round Tour:
Doncaster - Adwick Jn - South Kirkby Jn - Hare Park Jn - Crofton West Jn - Wakefield Kirkgate - Horbury Jn - Midland Jn -
Mirfield - Huddersfield - Shepley - Penistone - Barnsley - Quarry Jn - Adlam Jn - Mexborough No.3 - Rotherham Central - Attercliffe Jn -
Darnall - Worksop - Retford - Trent Jn - Gainsborough Central - Barnetby - Cleethorpes.


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The Doncaster to Cleethorpes Round Tour leaving Grimsby Town for the return via Market Rasen, Lincoln and Gainsborough.


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4472 gets into her stride passing typical 1960 billboards and the Lincolnshire Road Car bus station on Brighowgate Grimsby.


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A final shot of this LCGB special as it dives under Deansgate bridge, heading towards Barnetby.

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