Spot the Flying Scotsman in Salisbury next week

Monday, 13 September 2021 01:00

The iconic Flying Scotsman will be steaming through Salisbury on Tuesday 21st September.

Described as the most famous steam locomotive in the world, the train was built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design by H.N. Gresley.

The locomotive was employed on long-distance express trains on the London and North Eastern Railway and was named after the passenger service from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley on the east coast mainline.

On a special trip organised by Steam Dreams, the train will make an appearance in the cathedral city on a journey from London Victoria to Salisbury.

According to the Steam Dreams website, the steam locomotive will depart from London Victoria at 8.45am and arrive in Salisbury at 11.45am.

It will then make a circular journey down the South Coast before following a scenic route to Eastleigh and back to Salisbury, displaying views of Southampton and the Solent.

The famous locomotive is set to leave Salisbury at t 3.05pm, returning at 5.10pm. It will then depart Salisbury at 6.50pm to return to London Victoria at 9.30pm.

Anyone looking to spot the locomotive in Salisbury should not trespass or crowd at stations.

More from Local News

Remembrance Sunday Parade and Armistice Day Service

Salisbury will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service on Sunday 9th November at the War Memorial in the Guildhall Square.
Wessex Water told to improve as it scrapes 2-star rating

Salisbury’s Wessex Water customers have learned that the utility provider has dropped from an industry leading 4 stars to just 2 in its Environment Agency performance rating. This largely relates to the number of pollution incidents last year.
Free rail travel for Armed Forces personnel and veterans

South Western Railway is offering free travel to Armed Forces personnel and veterans for London Poppy Day and Remembrance Sunday.
Tidworth man who stalked woman appears in court

A man who stalked a woman and repeatedly found ways to contact her despite a police warning has appeared in court.
Man sentenced for two separate dangerous pursuits

A man who led officers on two separate dangerous pursuits in Salisbury has been put behind bars.
Back to back wins lifts Whites out of Drop Zone

Brian Dutton's Salisbury are out of the relegation zone after a one-nil win over Farnborough at the Ray Mac.
Free Physiotherapy Career Consultations on Offer from Top Local Clinic

A Top-rated local physiotherapy clinic has launched free physiotherapy career consultations ahead of the October half-term.
Wiltshire Police Collects Mountain of Bras to Support Breast Cancer Charity

A mountain of bras collected by Wiltshire Police officers and staff has been handed over to a Devizes lingerie shop owner in support of the charity Against Breast Cancer.