Nottingham heritage railway to welcome steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman in 2026

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Flying Scotsman stands at Peterborough NVR
Flying Scotsman stands at Peterborough NVR // Credit: RailAdvent

60103 Flying Scotsman is to visit the Great Central Railway, Nottingham next year.

The famous locomotive will haul services on the line on the 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st May 2026.

Open seating and private compartments are available as well as an Inspection Saloon to offer a new experience.

The locomotive will also be at Ruddington for footplate visits on the 20th, 21st, 26th and 28th May 2026.

The locomotive will also be at the GCRN’s Model Railway Exhibition on the 16th and 17th May 2026.

Andy Fillingham, Chairman of Great Central Railway, Nottingham, said “We are thrilled to be welcoming Flying Scotsman back to the East Midlands, 25 years since it last operated on a heritage railway in our region. We’re very proud of the work of our volunteers in reopening the railway to visitors and this should bring awareness of our superb attraction to new people. Fox & Edwards are a brilliant partner for us so it’s positive to work together with them.”

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