Gloucester Bound
Another shot of the Flying Scotsman departing Newport. During the steam era, it would likely have been Castle, Hall or King class locomotives heading passenger trains across the GWR Usk Bridge. Nevertheless, the Flying Scotsman's visit to Wales was a sight to cherish. Details: A3 Pacific "Flying Scotsman", 60103, passes Newport Castle as it makes its way across the Great Western Railway Usk bridge destined for Gloucester on the “Cathedral Express” (1Z70) from Bristol Temple Meads via Newport.
Gloucester Bound
Another shot of the Flying Scotsman departing Newport. During the steam era, it would likely have been Castle, Hall or King class locomotives heading passenger trains across the GWR Usk Bridge. Nevertheless, the Flying Scotsman's visit to Wales was a sight to cherish. Details: A3 Pacific "Flying Scotsman", 60103, passes Newport Castle as it makes its way across the Great Western Railway Usk bridge destined for Gloucester on the “Cathedral Express” (1Z70) from Bristol Temple Meads via Newport.