Flying Scotsman: The Extraordinary Story of the World's Most Famous Train

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Featuring a number of restaurant cars, an observation car, bar car and even an onboard spa car, the Royal Scotsman is like no other train in the world. With refined elegance and everything you could possibly need to make your journey as luxurious as possible, the Royal Scotsman is the most opulent way to explore Scotland in the most comfortable way possible. Assistance dogs only. Please do not bring dogs to this event – it is not appropriate due to potential crowded platforms during these days. Dogs left in cars will be reported Apple green, 70ft long, weighing 97 tonnes, with six couple driving wheels each 6ft 8ins in diameter, she caught the eye of King George V, who made headlines by climbing on to the footplate and settling into the padded driver’s seat. The cabins onboard the Royal Scotsman are spacious yet cosy making them the ideal retreat after a day exploring. Available to use at any time you wish, passengers can lounge in the solitude of their cabin if they prefer, or of course can explore the train and converse with fellow passengers in the bar car or take in the magnificent views from the observation car. Following the successful tour of Australia, Flying Scotsman ran special trains around Britain, including regular runs over the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway and trips hauling the prestigious Orient Express Pullman train.

But even though the Flying Scotsman was in rude health, its days were numbered. By the end of the thirties, she was shunted from the East Coast Main line and ran local routes around Manchester and London. Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster works, the first locomotive of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) and entered service on 24 February 1923. It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley as part of the A1 class—the most powerful locomotives used by the LNER at the time.

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We are offering a variety of different ways to experience this giant mechanical marvel whilst it’s living and breathing.

Most steam train trips include coach travel, a hotel stay and a journey behind the Scotsman on a heritage railway. History of the Steam TrainAccessible toilets are available at each station, but we regret we have no “Changing Places” toilets, or accessible toilets on our trains Departure is at 6:15pm, so there will be time to get up close to see the engine at Sheffield Park Station and get that all important photograph before you depart on the non-stop, return trip to East Grinstead. Starting in daylight, your 1 hour 40-minute trip ends in sunset – giving a perfect opportunity to experience steam by summer day and atmospheric nightfall. We recommend arriving early to make the most of your visit. Make sure you don't miss the chance to see the one of fastest steam trains in action with a wonderful short break. A campaign spearheaded by the National Railway Museum to save the locomotive for the nation amassed the support of thousands, confirming its status as a national treasure.