Copper Shortage Puts the Brakes On Flying Scotsman's Renovation

The ScotsmanJune 06, 2007

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IT HAS created a bonanza for thieves, forced plumbers to switch to plastic pipes and even increased the value of 2p coins to 3p.

But now the worldwide shortage of copper has put the brakes on the refurbishment of one of the world's most famous steam locomotives.

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Copper Shortage Puts the Brakes On Flying Scotsman's Renovation

A major overhaul of the Flying Scotsman has been delayed by more than a year because of the lack of specialist copper for the engine's firebox.

The locomotive, which was saved for the ...

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