Flying Scotsman will temporarily depart the site on Saturday, August 2, to haul the Belmond British Pullman luxury train between Wellingborough and Derby, returning in the early afternoon.

Flying Scotsman, built in 1923 and designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, became the first locomotive to officially reach 100mph in 1934. It holds the world record for the longest non-stop run by a steam ...

Flying Scotsman will temporarily leave Litchurch Lane on the morning of Saturday, August 2 during The Greatest Gathering – as it hauls the Belmond British Pullman luxury train between Wellingborough ...

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Scotland Now Events 30,000 people expected to see Flying Scotsman at event in August The iconic engine has been called a ' powerful tribute to Britain’s steam legacy' ...

“We are proud to be able to share this icon of the track, along with other historically significant locomotives from the national collection, at this landmark event.” Where to see the Flying Scotsman ...

The Flying Scotsman is also due to be the first train to travel along the re-laid track at the Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster this July, with tickets selling out within minutes last week.

Train manufacturer Alstom announced that the locomotive will be part of the Greatest Gathering event at its factory in Derby. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend the event, which runs from ...

Rob Whyte, managing director at Alstom UK and Ireland, said: “Flying Scotsman’s attendance is a powerful tribute to Britain’s steam legacy and a moment of railway history not to be missed.