The famous steam locomotive has built up a reputation across its 100-year history, especially since it has broken two world records: the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated as reaching 100 miles per hour in November 1934 and setting a record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive when it travelled 422 miles in August 1989.
Built in Doncaster, the iconic locomotive has appeared in pop culture including films, TV shows, video games and more. With its Centenary Programme starting this week, the Flying Scotsman will be touring the UK again, so we’ve taken a look at moments the locomotive has visited Yorkshire in previous years.
9. Flying Scotsman preparations
Clive Goult makes preparations before the world-famous steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman left the National Railway Museum in York to embark on its summer season of journeys around the UK on April 26, 2018. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA Wire