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"When I'm a man I'm going to be an engine driver", said David, but just then they passed a signal box. "No , perhaps I'll be a signalman instead", he said. "I'd love to pull those levers".

"Lets go and see our engine driver", said David, so Jean went along the platform with him. The driver told them that the engine's name was 'Scottish Union', and that it would take the train as far as Newcastle.

At Newcastle the fresh engine 'Union of South Africa' No.60009, was waiting to take the 'Flying Scotsman' on the last part of her journey. The children waved goodbye to 'Scottish Union'.

"Thank you, young man", said the ticket collector as he clipped the tickets and handed them back to David. "Your train is on the left. Now put the tickets away safely, you'll be needing them".

OFF BY TRAIN Please enjoy this charming tale from days gone by...... The slideshow link on the 'Set' page is a good way to view the art.