A recent post from 'sussexlive.co.uk' informed me that this summer the 'Flying Scotsman' will visit Sussex's Bluebell Railway to mark 100 years since the A1 class locomotive entered service on February 24th 1923.

Officially the first locomotive to reach 100mph it was given the name 'Flying Scotsman' after the daily London to Edinburgh rail service.

Now I was expecting there to be various programmes on TV to mark this occasion, presented by one of the two Michaels (Palin or Portillo), but I see nothing in the schedules. So it's down to me then 😁

The music I have to accompany us on this steam-powered train ride is perhaps an acquired taste but should have you tapping your feet if not up and dancing the Highland Fling in celebration.  

Brandon McPhee, at the tender age of 14 (he is now 26 years old) plays 'The Flying Scotsman' Scottish Country Dance on his Hohner Shand Morino accordion > all aboard

 

This Hohner Shand Morino is an extremely sought after chromatic button accordion and is almost identical to the instrument that was played by the legendary Scottish accordionist and bandleader Sir Jimmy Shand. 

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