In 1993, this unemployed amateur broke the world onehour record on a bike of his own revolutionary design, which he constructed out of scrap metal and parts of a washing machine. The flying scotsman is a true story based on the inspirational and remarkable scottish cyclist, graeme obree. A great look at alan peglers first run in the newlypreserved lner a3 pacific 4472. The flying scotsman, featuring the 1862 train and the 1923 locomotive. The owner of a struggling bicycle shop, graeme obree jonny lee miller winning fame as a racing cyclist. Posted by 54light15 on wednesday, december 31, 2014 1. Flying scotsman with smoke deflectors and double chimney at leamington spain october 2005 in february 2004, a debt agency acting on behalf of flying scotsman plc announced it would hold a sealed bid auction for the locomotive, to be held on 2 april. The flying scotsman, nickname of scottish darts player gary anderson. Nigel gresley saw the film and insisted that during the credits the audience were informed that artistic licence had been taken during the making of the film. Flying scotsman departed with its train to much activity by film makers and journalists, but in no time at all the station was completely deserted quite extraordinary. Lner class a3 4472 flying scotsman, steam locomotive built in 1923. In comparison to other steam locomotives of the time, the flying scotsman s capability to run the nonstop between london and edinburgh proved to be a massive advantage in both time saved for the fare paying passenger and money saved for the lner as fewer crews and locomotives were required to complete the journey. Trainspotter waits an hour to see the flying scotsman. Lner class a3 4472 flying scotsman by ant fur affinity.
Scottish perspective on news, sport, business, lifestyle, food and drink and more, from scotlands national newspaper, the scotsman. Engine driver bob is due to retire from his job after years of distinguished service. The flying scotsmans toobrisk pacing reduces the scale of cyclist graham obrees. On his second to last day he reports crow, a disgruntled fireman for drinking at work, leading to his dismissal. Railway enthusiasts welcomed its return following a. Everything you need to know about the flying scotsman movie. The film suggests that it was a result of being bullied as a child. The film crew working on the adjacent line while filming the flying scotsman. Bbc four the return of the flying scotsman, back on track. Dec 31, 2014 the flying scotsman in the united states posted by 54light15 on wednesday, december 31, 2014 1. Reading the book makes the movie the flying scotsman seem like a made for tv lite version. In 2002, the film was scuppered when the us financier keeled over and died. The day before his retirement an old enginedriver bob moore marriott is forced to report his stoker, crow alec. Sep 28, 2005 reading the book makes the movie the flying scotsman seem like a made for tv lite version.
In 1993, this unemployed amateur broke the world onehour record on a bike of his own revolutionary design. Flying scotsman at seymour railway station, victoria, in 1989, equipped with electric lighting and air brakes for operation on australian railways 27. Fab new trailer for the flying scotsman which is released 29th june all about cycling legend graeme obree. The flying scotsman is based on cyclist graeme obrees autobiography. Mar 30, 2017 huge lego flying scotsman 1923 historic train duration. In 1993, this unemployed amateur broke the world onehour record on a. The flying scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the flying scotsman train from london to edinburgh. He designed his own bike made from washing machine parts and he revolutionized cycling as we know it today. The flying scotsman in the united states trains magazine. Flying scotsman has been described as the worlds most famous steam locomotive. Watch the flying scotsman online stream full movie directv.
The true story of the unlikely champion that inspired a nation based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist graeme obree, who breaks the world onehour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts. Though his wife anne laura fraser and friend malky billy boyd give him unwavering support, faces huge obstacles in his quest. The flying scotsman 2007, directed by douglas mackinnon. The flying scotsmans first countrywide release was in new zealand, where the film reached number 2 in the box office and stayed in the top 8 for the first seven weeks of its release. Synopsis the flying scotsman is a true story based on the inspirational and remarkable scottish cyclist, graeme obree. The flying scotsman 2006 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
This had been the official soft launch, who knows what activities will prevail at the main launch of flying scotsman, when in a couple of months it enters regular. His struggle with mental illness, and his lack of sponsorships. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Alan titchmarsh joins flying scotsman in reopening of. Here is the brief bit of footage i managed as it steamed past. Flying scotsman is seen in the 1979 film agatha, disguised as another of the class, 4474 victor wild. The flying scotsman, starring jonny lee miller, tells the story of graeme obree, a famous british cyclist from before such sports stars were really famous in the uk. May 18, 2015 if all goes to plan the worlds most famous railway engine will literally be back on track this summer. Bbc four the return of the flying scotsman, back on. The return of the flying scotsman classic cine film on vimeo. Cycling to triumph through my darkest hours obree, graeme on. Obrees story, is a conventional underdog sports movie that should have been much more gripping. The flying scotsman on dvd movie synopsis and info.
Jonny lee miller pulls on the lycra for the flying scotsman, the true story of an eccentric cyclist who. This is a limp underdog sports movie which i first saw at last years edinburgh film. Miller gives a creditable performance as this clenched. An initial analysis would lead one to question why this particular locomotive enjoys. Found in our archive the return of the flying scotsman. Trainspotters who waited over an hour to glimpse the flying scotsman were less than chuffed when an express train completely blocked it from. Huge lego flying scotsman 1923 historic train duration. The film kicked off the 60th edinburgh film festival, and later was given a widerelease date of 29 june 2007. May 04, 2007 synopsis the flying scotsman is a true story based on the inspirational and remarkable scottish cyclist, graeme obree. It was employed on longdistance express east coast main line trains by the lner and its successors, british railways eastern and northeastern regions, notably on the.
The locomotive is coupled to eraappropriate lner gresley teak coaches for the appearance. The flying scotsman 2006 letterboxd your life in film. The flying scotsman, which tells the story of cyclist graeme obree, is a conventional underdog sports movie that should have been much more. The restored flying scotsman passes by just outside warminster, wiltshire on its way to salisbury on the 21st may 2016 on a damp day. At one point i stumbled on and purchased a 16mm print of the film, and eventually bought the dvd. Fears then arose for the engines future, the speculation being that it might remain in the us or even be broken up. Arguably the first full length british film to use sound, the flying scotsman features daredevil stunts performed on the real eponymous locomotive that serviced the london to edinburgh route, and the screen debut of ray milland the lost weekend, dial m for murder, markham. It seemed too good an opportunity to miss and so armed with the dji inspire pro and the panasonic gh4 i decided to capture it on film.
The flying scotsman, starring trainspotting star jonny lee miller, had finished filming and should make it to the big screen despite the latest setback. Jun 15, 2007 fab new trailer for the flying scotsman which is released 29th june all about cycling legend graeme obree. A rival of chris boardmans, obree won world championships and set the world mile records whilst reinventing how to build and sit on a bike and struggling with mental health issues. The flying scotsman is a 2006 british drama film, based on the life and career of scottish.
Based on a true story, the flying scotsman is a heartwarming and compelling film which follows the turbulent life of cyclist graeme obree, who, as an unemployed amateur, broke the world one hour record on a bike of his own revolutionary design, constructed out of scrap metal. Take a ride with the flying scotsman on its first trips after a major restoration. The history press the return of the flying scotsman. Jump on board for a fabulous view of the historic steam train as it travels through some of britains most. Millers brooding hero may well be flying, but the film never gets. Though his wife anne laura fraser and friend malky billy boyd give him unwavering. The film kicked off the 60th edinburgh film festival, 9 and later was given a widerelease date of 29 june 2007. A paucity of pedal power and an abundance of clich make this jockonabike yarn an uphill climb from false start to weak finish. In july 2007, the museum pushed back the expected completion date by 18. Flying scotsman, nickname of scottish athlete and rugby player eric liddell 19021945 flying scotsman, a song by spear of destiny from the 1983 album grapes of wrath.
This film is absolutely superb, filled with stirring performances and a fabulous story full of heart. Everything you need to know about the flying scotsman. The flying scotsman is the true story of celebrated scottish cyclist graeme obree, a former world champion, who broke the world onehour record on a bike of his own design, made partly out of sections of a washing machine. The flying scotsman is a feature film based on the remarkable true story of scottish cyclist graeme obree. A true story based on the inspirational and remarkable scottish cyclist, graeme obree. Lner class a3 4472 flying scotsman is a pacific steam locomotive built in 1923 for the london and north eastern railway lner at doncaster works to a design of nigel gresley. Famous flying scotsman goes full steam ahead bbc news. The true story of celebrated scottish cyclist graeme obree, a former world champion who broke the world onehour record on a bike of his own. Hi phil, i am building the flying scotsman and i am up to part 42, in it i have to get hold of a 12ba tap i have tried all my hobby shops local and in the major citys and i cannot get hold of one would you have any suggestions, obliged walt. Alan titchmarsh poses for a photograph with the crew of the flying scotsman, after it arrived at alton station in hampshire to officially reopen the mid hants railways watercress line picture. It was a long time coming, but it was worth every second of the wait. One of its first film appearances was in the 1929 film the flying scotsman, which featured an entire sequence set aboard the locomotive. The flying scotsman steam locomotive lner class a3 4472 will, according to current owner the national railway museum, emerge from a heavy overhaul in as railworthy a condition as when it left the doncaster works where it was built on 24 february 1923.
The flying scotsman on dvd september 18, 2007 starring jonny lee miller, laura fraser, billy boyd, morven christie. Theres views of it being pulled into penn station by a. Dubbed australias flying scotsman by many enthusiasts down under due to the streamlined engines high public profile, new south wales government railways c38 class pacific no. Few products of the industrial age have captured the imagination quite like flying scotsman. If all goes to plan the worlds most famous railway engine will literally be back on track this summer. The following year the locomotive appeared in the film the flying scotsman. The film follows his lifes victories as well as his battles with mental health problems. Jonny lee miller pulls on the lycra for the flying scotsman, the true story of an eccentric cyclist who went for the world onehour speed record and all on a homemade bike. The flying scotsman visited north wales this afternoon, making a journey from chester to holyhead. Some fascinating stuff including a lot of footage of its trip to the u. This film is a biopic about the scottish cyclist, graeme obree who broke a world record in cycling.
Nevertheless, graeme, using a homemade bicycle dubbed old faithful, sets out in pursuit of his. The flying scotsman, nickname of scottish cyclist graeme obree. Dec 28, 2007 hi phil, i am building the flying scotsman and i am up to part 42, in it i have to get hold of a 12ba tap i have tried all my hobby shops local and in the major citys and i cannot get hold of one would you have any suggestions, obliged walt. Jun 29, 2007 t he sinking scotsman is more like it. As well as the national railway museum for spending so much time and money.
Directed by castleton knight, the thriller is chiefly remembered for being the first acting role of ray milland, as well as for its daring stunts performed aboard the moving train. The flying scotsman is the true story of celebrated scottish cyclist graeme obree, a former world champion, who broke the world onehour record on a bike of his own design, made partly out of. He was an outsider, known as much for challenging conventions and reinventing riding positions as he was for his meandering trajectory to greatness. This is a limp underdog sports movie which i first saw at last years edinburgh film festival. This film is also dedicated to every single person who has and will keep flying scotsman running for many years to come.
Obrees had some serious ups and downs, but the book is good reading and gives insights into greatness in cycling, and the horrors of depression. In 1993, and as an unemployed amateur, obree broke the world onehour record on a bike of his own revolutionary design, which he constructed out of scrap metal and parts of a washing machine. Flying scotsman, one of the worlds most famous locomotives, has returned to the west coast main line. From wikipedia the flying scotsman is a 1929 black and white film set on the flying scotsman train from london to edinburgh, also featuring the famous locomotive lner class a3 4472 flying scotsman.