To the London and North Eastern Railway now belongs the credit of establishing the longest non-stop run for any passenger train in the world.

This is made by a train timed to leave King's Cross, London, at 9.50 a. m. and arrive in New-castle (268 miles distant) 5½ hours later.

Describing the first run of this non-stop express the London “Daily Express” of 12th July throws an aura of romance around the performance. Read their Special Correspondent's account:—

Driver Pibworth took the “Flying Fox” locomotive out of King's Cross this morning at 9.50, and pulled her up for her first stop at New-castle at 3.20, thus creating a world's record for the longest non-stop railway journey of 268 miles.

Thousands of men from stations and workshops along the journey cheered “Old Pib” as they call him, and waved their greasy caps as the “Flying Fox” slipped proudly on her way.

Pibworth was overcome with emotion when he was congratulated at Newcastle. “Aye, she's done it,” was all he could reply to the Lord Mayor's speech, “I better send a telegram to my wife. Can I do it?”

The scenes here ended a journey more exciting than any I have ever made by air, land or sea. As the giant locomotive slipped noiselessly into Newcastle a wild cheer broke from the crowds.

Pibworth look scared as he saw the Lord Mayor and officials, and then stepped down to the platform wiping his face and hands on a piece of waste. He was trembling with pleasure.