The world-renowned Flying Scotsman will steam through parts of Greater Manchester later tonight as it celebrates 100 years in service.
The famous green steam locomotive first took to the tracks on February 24, 1923, setting off on its inaugural journey from the sheds at Doncaster Works.
In 1928, it hauled the first ever non-stop London to Edinburgh service, reducing the journey time to eight hours. Then, in 1934, Flying Scotsman was clocked at 100mph - the first locomotive to have ever reached the speed.
