Flying Scotsman returning to Fife for special trips in 2021

Steam train fans are in for a treat next summer when the nation’s favourite locomotive returns to Fife.
By Debbie Clarke
Published 2nd Nov 2020, 15:50 BST
Flying Scotsman is heading back to Fife for special trips next June. The popular locomotive is pictured at Glenrothes Station.Flying Scotsman is heading back to Fife for special trips next June. The popular locomotive is pictured at Glenrothes Station.
Flying Scotsman is heading back to Fife for special trips next June. The popular locomotive is pictured at Glenrothes Station.

Flying Scotsman will once again take passengers through the Kingdom on three separate trips in the morning, afternoon and evening from Edinburgh Waverley to Fife on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Travelling in high style in vintage carriages, whilst headed by the world’s most famous steam locomotive, passengers will steam across the towering Forth Bridge twice, taking in breath-taking views and stunning scenery along the way.

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The Flying Scotsman crossing the bridge at Seafield, Kirkcaldy. Pic: George McLuskie.The Flying Scotsman crossing the bridge at Seafield, Kirkcaldy. Pic: George McLuskie.
The Flying Scotsman crossing the bridge at Seafield, Kirkcaldy. Pic: George McLuskie.
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But if Fifers are looking to book one of the trips they will need to be quick, as there are limited spaces available.

There are only a small number available in all classes on the morning and evening tours and only a handful of spaces left in dining on the afternoon tour.

The iconic Flying Scotsman - the last original remaining of the locomotives used by the railway - still holds two world records, the fastest steam locomotive at 100 mph and longest non-stop run at 441 miles.

Built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works, Flying Scotsman was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley as part of the A1 class – the most powerful locomotives used by the railway.

Flying Scotsman returning from Fife. Crossing the Forth Bridge from North Queensferry to South Queensferry on its journey back to Edinburgh. Pic: Michael Gillen.Flying Scotsman returning from Fife. Crossing the Forth Bridge from North Queensferry to South Queensferry on its journey back to Edinburgh. Pic: Michael Gillen.
Flying Scotsman returning from Fife. Crossing the Forth Bridge from North Queensferry to South Queensferry on its journey back to Edinburgh. Pic: Michael Gillen.
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By 1924, Flying Scotsman was selected to appear at the British Empire Exhibition in London, the loco had been renumbered 4472 – and been given the name ‘Flying Scotsman’ after the London to Edinburgh rail service which started daily at 10am in 1862.

She was the first steam locomotive to undertake a non-stop run between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh Waverley and retired from regular service in 1963 after covering 2,076,000 miles (3,341,000 km).

Prices for the Fife trips next year are: Pullman Style Dining tickets start at £239 per person. Premium Standard fares start at £89 per person.

To book call 01483 209888 from 9:30am – 12:30pm weekdays, send an email to info@steamdreams.co.uk or purchase online at www.steamdreams.co.uk.

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Pullman Style Dining passengers will enjoy a champagne brunch, on the afternoon tour dining passengers will enjoy a champagne cream tea and on the evening tour passengers can enjoy a two-course meal on board.

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