{"product_id":"60103-flying-scotsman-br-numbered-steam-locomotive-11oz-mug","title":"60103 Flying Scotsman BR Numbered Steam Locomotive 11oz Mug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCelebrate Britain’s most famous steam locomotive with this \u003cstrong\u003e11oz ceramic mug featuring Flying Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003evintage railway poster-style design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlying Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e was built at \u003cstrong\u003eDoncaster Works\u003c\/strong\u003e for the London \u0026amp; North Eastern Railway and first emerged on \u003cstrong\u003e24 February 1923\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally carrying the number \u003cstrong\u003e1472\u003c\/strong\u003e. By \u003cstrong\u003e1924\u003c\/strong\u003e, it had been renumbered \u003cstrong\u003e4472\u003c\/strong\u003e and given the famous \u003cstrong\u003eFlying Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e name. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e60103 numbering\u003c\/strong\u003e on this design represents Flying Scotsman’s \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Railways-era identity\u003c\/strong\u003e. After nationalisation in 1948, the locomotive briefly carried \u003cstrong\u003eE103\u003c\/strong\u003e, before being repainted and given the British Railways number \u003cstrong\u003e60103\u003c\/strong\u003e. So no, 60103 is not random. It is the later BR number, because apparently one world-famous locomotive needed enough numbers to require a spreadsheet. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug features \u003cstrong\u003eheritage-inspired artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with a nostalgic railway poster feel, combining \u003cstrong\u003eclassic typography, scenic countryside detail, and the famous green profile of Flying Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design is vintage-inspired rather than a strict technical livery diagram, which is worth mentioning because railway people have the eyesight of hawks when it comes to numbering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for steam train fans, LNER enthusiasts, British Rail collectors, heritage railway supporters, model railway lovers, or anyone who appreciates classic British locomotive history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11oz ceramic mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003eFlying Scotsman with its historic 60103 numbering\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage railway poster-style artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for steam train lovers and railway collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eFlying Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLNER\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Railways\u003c\/strong\u003e, and classic steam heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Only Rail","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57397299478908,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/0182\/8988\/files\/front_a4814482-e6ea-4e5a-83bb-1706a94e7d86.jpg?v=1788372038","url":"https:\/\/www.onlyrail.co.uk\/products\/60103-flying-scotsman-br-numbered-steam-locomotive-11oz-mug","provider":"Only Rail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}