Great pix, Alex!

I got a bit of a shock at the unveiling of Flying Scotsman when I saw it in the wartime black. I assume the tender displays only the "NE" appropriate for the era as well? It would appear so from the last image.

It's a splendid remembrance for all those lost in the war. That said, I do feel sorry for the chaps who'll have to go back and re-line by hand all the trim when she's repainted in the LNER Apple Green (which is my favorite scheme).

I love the intricate paint schemes the Big Four had for their express passenger services. Say what you will about the efficiencies of diesel or electric, it's awfully hard to beat the splendor of a fully liveried LMS or LNER express train steaming into a station.

Thank you for these, it looks like a wonderful day out.