The world-famous Flying Scotsman will return to The Watercress Line this spring.
The historic steam locomotive, originally built in Doncaster in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), will appear in Hampshire from March 10 to 21, with tickets now on sale.
Named after the London to Edinburgh express service it once hauled, the Flying Scotsman earned a place in the record books in 1934 as the first locomotive to officially reach 100mph.
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After 40 years of service, it was retired in 1963 and later restored to working order over a 10-year project costing £4.2 million, after being purchased by the National Railway Museum in 2004.
Hampshire residents and steam enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to see the iconic engine in action and enjoy several themed experiences along the heritage railway.
Tickets start from around £60 per person.
The visit will include the chance to join a Class 150 Sprinter Unit shuttle through the countryside and explore the engineering headquarters at Ropley.
Visitors can also view the footbridge from London’s King’s Cross, made famous in the film 'The 39 Steps,' which features a scene involving the train that inspired the Flying Scotsman’s name.
A special afternoon tea experience departing from Alresford will also be available, priced at £115 per person (sold in pairs).
Bookings for this experience have not yet opened.
The Watercress Line has said advance booking is essential.
Visitors will have time to photograph the locomotive and enjoy an up-close look at a defining piece of railway history.
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