Flying Scotsman is the last of Gordon's brothers. He holds the record for being the first engine to officially run at 100 mph. In addition, Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive.
History[]
Flying Scotsman met Thomas at Vicarstown station, where he told him and Gordon that he had been invited to participate in the Great Railway Show on the Mainland. At the show, he saw Gordon in his streamlined form and was shocked, but still started to tease Gordon. He later competed in the Great Race. During the race, Flying Scotsman tried to warn Gordon that he was overheating, but Gordon paid no attention to him until his boiler had burst and he could not finish the race. He finished the race fourth. At the end of the Great Railway Show, Flying Scotsman and Gordon returned to the yard, where he admitted to Gordon that his view on Sudrian engines had improved since their race
Role in Plot[]
The Great Filler Race[]
Flying Scotsman is among the audience watching the race, he holds up a sign reading "Good luck little brother" to Gordon's annoyance. He's later seen crossing the Vicarstown Bridge, remarking that if The Great Railway Show had a stupidity contest, Sodor would always come in first place.
Personality[]
Flying Scotsman is a polite and proud engine; however he can be pompous and somewhat smug, like his brother Gordon. Despite being friendly with Thomas and giving him a pep talk, he thought that no famous engines came from Sodor and indicated that he viewed Sudrian engines with low expectations. He later changed his mind after seeing the Sudrian engines competing at the Great Railway Show, realising they were made of "sterner stuff" than he initially believed.
Appearances[]
Episodes[]
- The Great Filler Race
- Unwanted Guests Arc - The Twat in the Hat (flashback cameo)
Trivia[]
- A custom Flying Scotsman model was used in The Great Filler Race, Reina is planning on making an updated version at some point.