King Charles takes to Flying Scotsman's footplate on North Yorkshire visit

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King Charles takes to Flying Scotsman's footplate on North Yorkshire visit
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On a visit to North Yorkshire, the King travelled on the Royal train pulled by the famous loco.

By Julia Bryson & Dave HiggensKing Charles has been greeted by crowds in North Yorkshire after arriving on the Royal train which was pulled by the famous Flying Scotsman locomotive.

Despite wearing a light-coloured suit, the royal visitor accepted an invitation from the crew, including driver Chris Cubitt, to climb on board the footplate as the Royal train was pulled into the station.The Royal train was pulled by the Flying Scotsman on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in celebration of the loco's 100th anniversary

It was officially the first locomotive to reach 100mph and on 24 February this year it marked 100 years since it entered service.King Charles chatted with local residents and business owners in Pickering town centre

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