Where you can see Flying Scotsman in Yorkshire this weekend as iconic locomotive embarks on next stop of tour
Watch our video explaining the Flying Scotsman’s 2026 tour, including the locomotive’s month-long Yorkshire residency, in 60 seconds.
The Flying Scotsman returns to Yorkshire this weekend just in time for the Easter holidays.
First entering service in 1923, the Flying Scotsman became a world record breaker in 1934 as the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 miles per hour.
The Flying Scotsman will be on display at the National Railway Museum in York from March 28 March to April 24 for visitors to explore up-close.
Flying Scotsman enthusiast Paul Morrison said: “Seeing Scotsman for the first time, my jaw dropped as I tried to take in the sheer size of this magnificent marvel of engineering. Everything about it was so impressive…
“I remember marvelling at the mix of polished brass, pistons, plaques, enormous wheels and even the signature green paint... It all added up to a vision of power, resilience and a symbol of a golden age.”
The Flying Scotsman continues to be an incredible beacon for heritage rail, and a strong draw for visitors to both the National Railway Museum and Locomotion.
In 2025, the National Railway Museum’s 50th anniversary as well as the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR200), Locomotion received over 50,000 visitors during their Summer Celebration (when Flying Scotsman was on display), and of the almost 40,000 people who visited the National Railway Museum during April, Flying Scotsman’s presence was cited as the number one reason for their visit.
Admission to the National Railway Museum is free, although visitors are encouraged to book in advance.