stewartthorpe published Steam train expected to race through Nottinghamshire

A steam locomotive is expected to come hurtling through Nottinghamshire later today. The Princess Elizabeth steam train will pass through the county this afternoon on its way from London King's Cross Station. Read more: The Flying Scotsman: 11 facts about the historic steam trainThe locomotive is a record-breaker, having beaten the long distance speed record in 1936 by maintaining an average speed of more than 70mph for over 400 miles non-stop, which is as remarkable now as it was back then - as