Flying Scotsman

Crowds welcome back the Flying Scotsman back to Doncaster

What next for the Flying Scotsman? Concern that mainline operations too costly

The future of Britain's most famous locomotive, the Flying Scotsman, is undecided as the contract for operating and maintaining it expires this month.

Flying Scotsman: Future of iconic locomotive undecided

Crowds welcome back the Flying Scotsman back to Doncaster, Freightliner Railport, Decoy Bank South, Doncaster. Andy Train from Hull dressed as Sir Topham Hatt in front of the train Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

Best pictures as crowds gather to see Flying Scotsman on latest Yorkshire visit

The Flying Scotsman arrives at the Railport in Doncaster

Flying Scotsman arrives at Doncaster Railport for final public event of 2023

The Flying Scotsman is coming to Yorkshire next week

How you can win free tickets to see Flying Scotsman in Yorkshire next weekend

Peter Townend with his former 'charge' Flying Scotsman on the turntable in 2017

Tributes to Yorkshire railwayman and 'one of the last great figures of steam'

An unassuming entrance for the world's most famous loco

Flying Scotsman arrives back in Yorkshire for latest events

The Flying Scotsman at home at the National Railway Museum in York

Flying Scotsman passed fit for service after collision - and will return to York

Legendary Flying Scotsman crashes in station - two injured

Photo taken with permission from the social media site X, formerly Twitter, posted by @gilderoylochart of The Flying Scotsman after it was involved in a "slow speed" crash with another heritage train hours before visitors were due to board it. @gilderoylochart/PA Wire

Flying Scotsman: Train involved in ‘shunting incident’ as five people treated

The Flying Scotsman. (Pic credit: Neil Cross)

Two injured after Flying Scotsman involved in crash days before Yorkshire visit

The Flying Scotsman. (Pic credit: Neil Cross)

Flying Scotsman: How to buy tickets to see famous steam locomotive in Yorkshire

Flying Scotsman at Edinburgh Waverley. (Pic credit: Steve Morgan / Science Museum Group)

Flying Scotsman: Famous heritage locomotive returns to Yorkshire railway museum

Flying Scotsman on Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle line in 2018 (pic: Charlotte Graham)

Where to see Flying Scotsman as it hauls train from York to Carlisle

The Flying Scotsman will call at several Yorkshire stations this weekend during a charter excursion as part of its centenary tour.

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Early members' only steam gala at Goathland in June 1970.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 17 photos of Yorkshire stations through the years

The Flying Scotsman arrives at Doncaster Station in July for its first visit since 1983

Details of Flying Scotsman's visit to birthplace Doncaster are released

The Flying Scotsman is undergoing repair work which has seen this weekends trip cancelled

Flying Scotsman cancels weekend journey after issue with locomotive

The Flying Scotsman locomotive arrives at Doncaster

Disappointment as Flying Scotsman's brief visit to Doncaster was not publicised

Flying Scotsman will return to Doncaster this year according to mayor

Crowds gather to watch the Flying Scotsman pass through Church Fenton Railway Station, North Yorkshire. Photographed by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe. 9th July 2023.

Watch the moment iconic Flying Scotsman steams through Yorkshire train station

The Flying Scotsman locomotive arrives at Doncaster Station

Flying Scotsman calls at Doncaster Station for the first time in 40 years

The King disembarks the Royal Train

King Charles visits Pickering as he arrives by Royal Train

King Charles at Pickering Station

King Charles visits North Yorkshire Moors Railway and rides the Flying Scotsman

Alan Peace from Keighley and Worth Valley Railway pictured with the Flying Scotsman

All the best photos of the Flying Scotsman at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

The Flyling Scotsman is on show at Ingrow Station, Keighley, for the public allowed to view the Locomotive. Steve Daley from Keighley and Worth Valley Railway pictured with thbe Locomotive.Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

How you can see The Flying Scotsman in all its glory in Yorkshire this month

Fans of The Flying Scotsman will get the inside scoop of the legendary locomotive in Yorkshire this month.

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The Flying Scotsman will be travelling around the UK on its centenary tour this year.

Where to see the Flying Scotsman on its 2023 centenary tour

The world famous locomotive, The Flying Scotsman has arrived at the National Railway Museum York as part of it's Centenary Celebration. Pictured Joshua Chapman, from the National Railway Museum York, making sure the area around this special train is clean in readiness for it's view to the public on Saturday 1st April

Flying Scotsman centenary: Most evocative images as locomotive arrives in York

Flying Scotsman heads for the old mining villages of Hatfield and Stainforth

Flying Scotsman delights trainspotters as it passes through Yorkshire station

Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman to pass through small Yorkshire railway stations on Sunday

The Flying Scotsman crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Flying Scotsman 2023: History of 20th century Yorkshire locomotive

The Flying Scotsman crossing the Dent Head Viaduct on its return journey from Carlisle to Oxenhope to celebrate the re-opening of the Settle Carlisle Railway line. (Pic credit: Bruce Rollinson)

Flying Scotsman 2023: When will the famous locomotive visit Yorkshire?

The Flying Scotsman passed through Ribblehead Train Station in the Yorkshire Dales National Park when the Settle-Carlisle railway line reopened after floods.

Nine times famous locomotive Flying Scotsman passed via Yorkshire

Flying Scotsman. (Pic credit: Neil Cross)

Flying Scotsman 2023: How has the locomotive impacted Yorkshire?

Tank & Paddle, York. (Pic credit: Google)

Flying Scotsman 2023: Best Yorkshire pubs near Flying Scotsman events

Author Michael Morpurgo gives a reading to school children on Platform 8 at King's Cross Station in London at the launch of the Flying Scotsman's centenary campaign. Photo: James Manning/PA

Author Michael Morpurgo on coming face to face with Flying Scotsman

It is 100 years since Flying Scotsman entered service. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Spreading rumour of Flying Scotsman visit had us all excited - Ian McMillan

Engineers from Riley & Son (E) prepare Flying Scotsman for overhaul. Steve Morgan, Science Musuem Group 3 Picture Credit Charlotte Graham / Guzelian

The Flying Scotsman: Meet the people who created and saved the national treasure

The Royal Mint Flying Scotsman collectable £2 coin

Royal Mint celebrate 100 years of Flying Scotsman with special £2 coin

The Flying Scotsman passes Holy Island as it powers through the Northumberland countryside.

Flying Scotsman: 100 years today since the steam locomotive came into service

The steam engine Flying Scotsman sets off from Swanage platform. (Pic credit: Finnbarr Webster / Getty Images)

The Flying Scotsman: Films and TV shows Yorkshire’s locomotive has appeared in

Flying Scotsman storms through Doncaster on a rail tour to celebrate the life of Sir William McAlpine, former owner who saved the engine from scrap, in 2019

Flying Scotsman: 'Conservation limits' to prevent locomotive visiting Doncaster

Flying Scotsman to travel the UK for its 100th birthday - here’s where you can see it.

Where to see the Flying Scotsman in 2023 for centenary celebrations

Flying Scotsman

These are your chances to see Flying Scotsman in Yorkshire during 2023 centenary

Flying Scotsman crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct in the shadow of Ingleborough in 2017. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

What's happening in 2023 - culture, sport and politics in the year ahead

Flying Scotsman alongside the Azuma train reflecting the past and present trains of London North Eastern Railway (LNER) at King's Cross Station, London.

Flying Scotman's centenary year marked by famed author Michael Morpurgo

LNER has launched a special new calender to mark 100 years of history

LNER launches 2023 calendar to celebrate 100 years of history

Engineers from Riley & Son. Image: Steve Morgan

Flying Scotsman: New images of locomotive's overhaul as centenary event revealed

The Flying Scotsman has arrived at East Lancs Railway for its overhaul

Flying Scotsman begins overhaul as it prepares to celebrate centenary year

The Flying Scotsman is synonymous with Doncaster which is bidding to be the new HQ of Great British Railways,.

Move Great British Railways to Doncaster – Dan Fell

The No. 60103 Flying Scotsman is regarded as one of the most famous locomotives in the world, and is now owned by the museum after a fundraising campaign to save it for the nation in 2004, some £70,000 of which was donated by readers of The Yorkshire Post.

2022 plans revealed for Flying Scotsman as it prepares for centenary

Tornado crossing the River Swale in North Yorkshire

Steam locomotive Tornado will no longer haul trip to York after developing fault

The Flying Scotsman at York on a previous tour

Flying Scotsman breaks down at York Station during historic tour to Carlisle

A1 Tornado passes over Ribblehead Viaduct today

Tornado and Flying Scotsman haul trains over Ribblehead Viaduct for first time

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