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Flying Scotsman becomes first steam on repaired St Blazey depot turntable

IN its centenary year, LNER A3 Pacific No. 60103 FlyingScotsman made history again by becoming the first steam locomotive to use the newlyrefurbished 65ft turntable at St Blazey depot in Cornwall – opening the door for a resumption of steam-hauled tours into the duchy.

On April 30, No. 60103 headed the Railway Touring Company’s ‘The Royal Duchy’ from Bristol Temple Meads to Par and back, and was turned

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