Flying Scotsman to steam through the West

The world-famous Flying Scotsman steam engine is coming to the West this summer.

This summer the steam engine, is hitting the rails for a nationwide tour and the beautiful train will be paying a visit to tracks across the region.

There are two tour options on the 23rd and the 26th of May, find more information on all the tour locations here.

Tuesday 23rd May

AM - Severn Estuary Circular from BristolPM - Bristol to Minehead

Friday 26th May

AM - West of England Tour from MineheadPM - West of England Tour from Bishop’s Lydeard

Thousands of steam enthusiasts are expected to turn out to catch sight of the 94-year-old locomotive.

You will be able to spot it as it makes its way across the country without paying a penny, but remember to stay safe and keep a good distance from the tracks.

If you want to ride the great train, there are tickets available. Prices of tours vary but for the Bristol trips premium standard tickets start from:

The Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster in 1923. Five years later it became the first locomotive to run non-stop between London and Edinburgh.

The engine set two world records, in In 1934 it became the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph and a 422 mile journey in Australia was the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive.