The great britain 2020 the railway touring company. On board the flying scotsman thu, february 25, 2016 the flying scotsman makes its first trip in over a decade onn the east coast line from london kings cross to york. Starting out at the busy london kings cross station, a large hub for long distance and outersuburban services, the route winds its way slowly out of the sprawling capital and, passing finsbury park and alexandra palace. The journey was slightly delayed after train enthusiasts. Destined for fame from the very beginning, flying scotsman entered service in 1923 as the figurehead of the kings cross to edinburgh express service, and has since broken numerous records including being the first steam locomotive to top 100mph, way back in 1934. Feb 15, 2016 the flying scotsman returns to kings cross station 25th february 2016 one of the most famous steam trains in the world will return to kings cross station for its inaugural run since returning back to service following a. As passengers could now take luncheon on the train, the york stop was. Feb 25, 2016 60103 flying scotsman on the inaugural run from london king s cross to york 2522016 duration. Flying scotsman has toured the world, breaking more records along the way, and over 80 years after entering service is in the care of the national railway museum in york, uk. Restored steam locomotive, the flying scotsman, has made its first journey from londons kings cross to york after a. A3 462 60103 flying scotsman from london kings cross to.
Flying scotsman on london king s cross to york run. The flying scotsman was the first steam locomotive to run at 100 mph and to. The flying scotsman is the most famous named train service plying the east coast route, and perhaps the most famous named train service in britain. For the first run of your shift, you are incharge of 1n80, the kings cross to york service. Since returning to the tracks in 2016, flying scotsman has been hauling special passenger tours across the uk and making appearances at the national railway museum in york and locomotion in shildon. I once visited the national railroad museum in york and saw the flying scotsman.
Flying scotsman on london kings cross to york run bbc news. The route for train simulator takes in the 76 mile 122 km section of the ecml from london to peterborough. The flying scotsman is a grade ii listed public house at 24 caledonian road, kings cross, london. Flying scotsman sets off from london to york video uk. Download the full timetable in pdf format or choose a route and get the right train times online. Im trying to book seats on the flying scotsman from london to edinburgh for late september and am not having much luck finding a schedule for it on line. Jan 05, 2017 you would need numerous other locos to run some of the scenarios on the third party routes, but the web pages for those routes list those. Designed by sir nigel gresley, this 97ton a3class locomotive has remained an icon, hauling express passenger trains for 40 years. Since 1862 the 10am departure from london kings cross and edinburgh waverley had been the fastest and most comfortable way of travelling the length of the nation, and in 1923 it was officially titled the flying scotsman a nickname it had been given many years earlier and was confirmed as the most. I know it leaves from kings cross station, but it seems there are several kings cross stations and the web site for gner is very confusing. Feb 25, 2016 flying scotsman sets off from london to york video the flying scotsman, one of the worlds most famous steam locomotives, sets off from london on thursday on its first journey following a 10. The train returns to york behind flying scotsman and then dieselhauled to kings cross on tuesday 17 may for an early evening arrival. It forms a key artery on the eastern side of the uk and broadly runs parallel to the a1 trunk road.
Feb 25, 2016 the iconic flying scotsman steam locomotive is making its way from london kings cross to york to go on display at the national railway museum. You then follow the former north eastern railway route through morpeth and. Download 256 flying scotsman stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Flying scotsman from london to edinburgh london message. The flying scotsman has been forced to stop on its london to york journey as enthusiasts gathered on the tracks. To view and download a full sized copy of this map, click here. Download our current timetables lner formerly virgin. The flying scotsman hauled by 4488 union of south africa at kings cross in 1948. Flying scotsman fans urged to stay safe during trips from. Former london strip joint wins camra pub conservation award. However this wont stop you running the flying scotsman in quick drive or making your own scenarios.
It was designed by sir nigel gresley as part of the a1 class the most powerful locomotives used by the railway. Feb 25, 2018 if you or anyone you know is a train enthusiast, then listen up. The year 1928 saw the inception of a new nonstop express passenger service between london kings cross and edinburgh waverley a distance of nearly 400 miles. The flying scotsman voted the bestknown train in the world will soon embark on its hugely anticipated 2018 tour. Train simulator east coast main line london to peterborough. Or you can collect tickets from the ticket machines at london kings cross. Media in category flying scotsman train the following 21 files are in this category, out of 21 total. The traffic across the regions lines is very varied fast passenger trains like the kings cross queen of scots, flying scotsman and the cambridge beer train and the old great eastern fenman route up from liverpool street. It started at york and not king s cross due to trespassing on its inaugural run. The national railway museum has a full programme of events featuring flying scotsman, including the february 25 inaugural run between london kings cross and york, which will be its first mainline.
Train lovers ages 2 to 92, download one of the most popular train videos ever. Lners azuma trains to serve flying scotsman route from august. The flying scotsman steam locomotive on its first run from london kings cross to york flying scotsman steam train. Lners azuma trains to serve flying scotsman route from. Flying scotsman again features on the main line on a steam dreams train from chester to paddington on june 8th as part of steam dreams celebration marking half a century since the last. Flying scotsman on london kings cross to york run bbc. The flying scotsman is an express passenger train service that has operated between. Your nineday steamhauled holiday tour starts from londons kings cross station. Flying scotsman was originally built in doncaster for the london and north eastern railway lner, emerging from the works on 24 february 1923 and initially numbered 1472.
I suggest you still check those lists to make sure you know what willwont work. Follow famous locomotives route as it leaves king s cross heading to york thousands of fans have gathered beside tracks and on platforms and bridges as the train make. Lners new azuma units class 800s and class 801s took over the service on 1 august 2019. This was made possible with the introduction of a tender with a narrow corridor which allowed footplate crews to cross between the train and locomotive. May 31, 2019 the first flying scotsman service will depart edinburgh waverley at 0540, calling at newcastle at 0705 and arriving at london kings cross at 0940. You will be incharge of 1n80, the 0706 lner service to york. Apr 04, 2017 former london strip joint wins camra pub conservation award this article is more than 3 years old scottish stores close to kings cross station is singled out as an example of how to bring a.
The locomotive was named after the flying scotsman mainline route. Journey by steam to the highlands and islands of scotland in. There is a 30mph tsr at brookmans park to watch out for. Flying scotsman travels from london to york railwaynews. The flying scotsman is the only passenger service to run nonstop through darlington and york. Flying scotsman for train simulator includes the famous double tender version as well as lner apple gren and br brunswick green liveries. Hour 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23. The full ecml covers 393 miles 632km from london kings cross to edinburgh, passing through peterborough, doncaster, york, darlington and newcastle. Flying scotsman steam train passing through the welsh countryside flying scotsman steam locomotive on mainline test. The map below represents a basic overview of the east coast main line modern.
The flying scotsman encapsulates the romance and glamour of travel in the early 20th century. Our route from here will take us via perth to arrive in inverness in the evening. This scenario is set in 1979 and you will be driving a class 55 deltic with the 14. Flying scotsman stopped in its tracks by steam buffs on. Flying scotsman stock photos download 256 royalty free photos. The flying scotsman hauled by 4488 union of south africa at kings cross in. Travelling through scenic south yorkshire your train then steams to york. The flying scotsman made the journey from london king s cross to york, where it will go on display at the national railway museum nrm. It started life in 1862 as the special scotch express, the premier departure at 10.
Virgin trains welcomes flying scotsman and royal scot on. Follow famous locomotives route as it leaves kings cross heading to york thousands of fans have gathered beside tracks and on platforms and bridges as the train make. The name flying scotsman can sometimes lead to confusion. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. May 07, 2016 flying scotsman returned to the east coast main line, an electrified line, after a 10year. Few products of the industrial age have captured the imagination quite like flying scotsman. Feb 25, 2016 the flying scotsman prepares to leave king s cross station in london today the nations favorite locomotive is 21 metres long, weighs about 96 tonnes and has travelled approximately 2,500,000 miles. Whether you are looking for high speed running or the more serene stopping commuter services along the route of the famous flying scotsman, the east coast main line londonpeterborough route for train simulator is filled with challenging drives and magnificent scenery across the uks capital and home counties. Train leaves king s cross station on time as crowds pack the platforms. Arguably the most famous train in the world, the type lner class a3 pacific steam locomotive no. Day 3 inverness to dunrobin castle or day at leisure. Download our current timetables lner formerly virgin trains. Where to see and ride behind flying scotsman buy your rail. The flying scotsman returns to kings cross station 25th.