Overview
- The Flying Scotsman passed through Stourbridge Junction on a special mainline excursion on Saturday, September 19, attracting large numbers of rail enthusiasts and local spectators.
- The round trip to Bristol covered about 144 miles and ran on vintage coaching stock with tickets sold in Traditional and First Class at £99 and £159 respectively.
- Organisers have published itineraries for further excursions between Didcot Parkway and Newbury Racecourse that will pass through Chippenham and Swindon on October 17–18, but exact local passing times will be released after Network Rail finalises pathing.
- Event organisers warned spectators to use safe viewing locations and stay off tracks as the locomotive continues to draw photographers and families to station platforms and trackside public areas.
- Built at Doncaster Works in 1923 and owned by the National Railway Museum, the Flying Scotsman uses mainline tours to raise funds for maintenance and preservation while promoting heritage rail tourism.