The statue was unveiled on 5 April 2016, the 75th anniversary of Gresley's death, in a ceremony attended by Sir Peter Hendy, chairman of Network Rail, and Gresley's descendants.[1] It stands near to the booking office and just yards from the office that Gresley occupied during his time as chief mechanical engineer.[2] A plaque on the wall behind the statue outlines Gresley's career and names the Mallard and Flying Scotsman locomotives.