Flying Scotsman marks 100th anniversary by returning home to Doncaster

The Flying Scotsman has marked its 100th anniversary by returning to Doncaster, where it was built. Arguably the most famous locomotive in the world, it was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1923. Its name comes from the daily 10am London to Edinburgh service which started in 1862. The Flying Scotsman was met at Doncaster by officials such as the city's mayor and those with family who had driven the engine. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/flying-scotsman-doncaster-train-anniversary-b2367692.html Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB