14-05-2016 00:20 via theguardian.com

Borders trip off as Flying Scotsman’s wings clipped by Network Rail

Steam locomotive’s visit to Scotland will not go ahead as planned after last-minute cancellationA visit to Scotland by the steam locomotive Flying Scotsman will not go ahead as planned after a last-minute decision by Network Rail.The track operator said it had not been able to carry out assessment work on some lines in time for the tour, which organisers said has been in the planning for more than a year. Related: Flying Scotsman's schedule to be kept secret to deter trainspotters on the l
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