Flying Scotsman

LATEST NEWS

Scotsman in the workshop

Flying Scotsman is back at the National Railway Museum while we look for an external contractor to complete the restoration work.

This is in response to the findings of an independent engineering report which we commissioned to inform us on the best way to complete the project.

Read the First Class Partnerships report

ABOUT

The nation's favourite loco

Flying Scotsman was saved by the nation in 2004 and is a star icon of the National Collection. It's currently being restored to make it fit to return to mainline operation.

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SEE SCOTSMAN

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PHOTOS

Browse restoration and archive pictures on our photo and video page. Plus add your photos to our
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All Flying Scotsman marks and designs owned and registered by NMSIT Ltd. © NMSIT 2010. Flying Scotsman locomotive device is a Registered Trademark No. 2449033A.
Flying Scotsman nameplate device is a Registered Trademark No. 2057869. Science Museum ® is a Registered Trademark No. 2345143.
The National Railway Museum Collection is a Registered Trademark No. 2309517.