Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman to pass through Manchester this Friday

Its the first time since lockdown that Flying Scotsman has been on the mainline

Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be on the mainline this Friday as it heads to Carnforth for work to be completed.

Flying Scotsman will be heading through Manchester and Bolton as it heads from the East Lancashire Railway to Carnforth.

Departing the East Lancashire Railway at 08:55, the locomotive will pass through Mills Hill (09:35), Moston (09:38), Miles Platting (09:57), Manchester Victoria (10:04), Salford Crescent (10:14), Farnworth (10:24), Bolton (10:27), Lostock (10:32), Horwich Parkway (10:35), Chorley (10:42), Buckshaw Parkway (10:46), Leyland (10:50), Preston (11:07), Lancaster (11:36), Carnforth (11:47) and Carnforth Steamtown at 12:06

These above timings in brackets are approximate. Please click the links below, which tracks the train throughout the day to keep you up to date on when it will pass through your local station.

Please follow all UK wide and local restrictions regarding Coronavirus. If you have felt unwell or have any symptoms, please self-isolate at home, and DO NOT head out to see this movement.

Timings

For timings on these movements, please click the links below:

Flying Scotsman at Hellifield // Credit: RailAdvent

Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman to pass through Manchester this Friday

8th October 2020

Swanage Railway welcomes Flying Scotsman

Booking available for special trains with steam locomotives Tornado and Flying Scotsman

6th October 2020

5Z10 0855 Bury East Lancs Railway to Carnforth Steamtown

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As always, please respect the dangers of the railway. Please do not trespass on the railway to see this iconic locomotive – stay to public access spots!

Missed Flying Scotsman in 2020? You can see 60103 on our brand new 2021 Calendar by clicking here.

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