Flying Scotsman

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Railfest 2012 tickets now on sale

16 Jan 2012: Secure your place at Britain's biggest rail celebration, with over 30 locos from past and present including Flying Scotsman.

Railfest 2012

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 in 2012.

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A living legend

Scotsman is just one of Britain’s great railway stories. Please support the work of the National Railway Museum by making a donation.

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Buy Scotsman gifts online

Get a range of Flying Scotsman products – from models to mugs – delivered straight to your door with our online shop.

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SEE SCOTSMAN

Use our interactive map to find out when and where you can see - and ride with - the restored Flying Scotsman.

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PHOTOS

Browse restoration and archive pictures on our photo and video page. Plus add your photos to our
Flying Scotsman Flickr group

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.