Shipston was not on the original route but a branch line to it was opened in 1836 and was also horse-drawn, though its link to Moreton was upgraded by the Great Western Railway in the 1880s to cater ...

Winter Olympics live: Team GB through to men’s curling gold medal match after women’s heartbreak - Bruce Mouat’s rink will get a shot at gold having only just scraped through to the semi-finals on Thu ...

The Flying Scotsman will return to the West Midlands this year, with a number of departures from Birmingham stations. Vintage Trains is offering a variety of experiences travelling behind the world's ...

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If you fancy witnessing the spectacle of The Flying Scotsman during its Birmingham visit, there really isn't a poor vantage point to choose from. Travelling aboard a plush carriage, enjoying afternoon ...

The 2026 tour dates have been announced for the Flying Scotsman - and one of the locations will be in Yorkshire. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all ...

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A 94-year-old York man has returned after more than 50 years to his old place of work - which also happens to be the most famous steam locomotive in the world. Ken Issitt, who recently moved to ...

It's an occasion that will spark excitement in families, trainspotters, history-lovers, foodies and old romantics alike - The Flying Scotsman is coming to Birmingham during February half term. The ...

The Flying Scotsman will return to Birmingham this month on five confirmed dates. Owned by the National Railway Museum, the train was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built in Doncaster. Its ...

The 2026 tour dates have been announced for the Flying Scotsman - and one of the locations will be in Yorkshire. The Flying Scotsman first entered service in 1923 and became a world record breaker in ...

The documentary combines crowd-sourced footage with set-designed scenes and archive material. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website ...