One of Britain’s most iconic steam trains will be making its way through North Yorkshire this late autumn – wondering when you could hop on board behind it or just catch a glimpse of it in person?
The Flying Scotsman (No. 60103) will be heading to the North Yorkshire Moors as part of the heritage railway’s 200-year anniversary celebrations.
The world-famous locomotive will be in action between Grosmont and Pickering over the next few weeks, thanks to the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam Operations Ltd.
When to see Flying Scotsman in North Yorkshire in late autumn
Train enthusiasts will be able to ride behind the Flying Scotsman between the two North Yorkshire Moors villages on the following dates:
· October 29
· November 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
All journeys depart at 8.45am, 11.40am or 3pm.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway website shares: “Your booking is for a seat-allocated return journey from Grosmont to Pickering behind Flying Scotsman.
“Other non-seat-allocated services between Pickering/Grosmont and Whitby, hauled by different locomotives, will be running on the date of your visit.
“You're welcome to board these services with your Flying Scotsman ticket and explore the full length of our line if you wish.”
Various tickets are available for the 2-hour and 35-minute journey along the heritage line behind the Flying Scotsman from £51 per person.
However, for those who prefer to view the Flying Scotsman only on the dates above, you can do so at Pickering Station.
The North York Moors Railway asks visitors to only attend Grosmont Station during this event if they have a ticket to travel on the Flying Scotsman or North Yorkshire Pullman services.
This is because parking at Grosmont Station is very limited.
Find more information about seeing the Flying Scotsman this year via the North Yorkshire Moors Railway website.
Where is the Flying Scotsman currently?
The Flying Scotsman, which was first built in 1923 at Doncaster, is one of the most iconic steam locomotives in the world.
It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and became the first UK locomotive to reach 100mph, and holds a long-distance steam record in Australia.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway website adds: “After retirement in 1963, it was preserved and later restored by the National Railway Museum.
“In 2023, during its centenary year, Flying Scotsman made history once again by hauling the Royal Train along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Pickering, proudly carrying King Charles III on a memorable journey through our stunning heritage landscape.”
At present, the Flying Scotsman is owned by the National Railway Museum in York, which is where it is based when not running special services.
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