TROUBLED classic steam locomotive Flying Scotsman is being helped out - by Prince William.
The historic engine, which is based at the National Railway Museum after a fundraising campaign, is still making regular trips between York and Scarborough.
But the Flying Scotsman and its rake of carriages is now hitched to the class 47 diesel and former Royal locomotive, Prince William, as a back-up in case it breaks down.
Updated: 10:29 Wednesday, August 04, 2004
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