Practice after Grouping 1 1 1 



early at Princes Street, Edinburgh. This 

 was very creditable as there were several 

 permanent-way checks during the early part 

 of the run. 



It was noticed as the train ran through 

 stations that there were groups of interested 

 onlookers keen on seeing the famous " Flying 

 Scotsman " in its new guise. About 7 tons 

 of coal were consumed en route, and six 

 times the water scoop was let down for 

 replenishing the tanks. On the whole the 

 engine-men favour the new arrangement 

 and all of them were loud in their ex- 

 pression of approval of the remarkably 

 fine engines employed on these heavy 

 trains. 



It was learned that good class coal has 

 been specially stipulated for use on these 

 runs, although the " Pacifies ' have the 

 reputation of burning anything; they 

 have also been provided with shaking 

 grates. 



In conclusion there can be no question 

 that the renewed competition between 

 East and West Coast routes has stimulated 



