Flying Scotsman makes unexpected extended stop in Wiltshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

The Flying Scotsman steam locomotive stopped for around 30 minutes at Trowbridge railway station on Sunday, October 18.

Train enthusiasts in Wiltshire gathered at Trowbridge railway station on Sunday, October 18, to see the Flying Scotsman, one of the world's most famous steam locomotives. The locomotive was hauling special heritage passenger excursions through the county as part of a weekend of services. Rather than simply steaming through as expected, it made an unexpected extended stop of around 30 minutes.

Abbie Asadi, a passer-by who photographed the locomotive, said the unexpected halt 'provided a wonderful opportunity to capture some photographs of the locomotive, its crew and the steam surrounding the engine'. The stop delighted many train spotters present at the station. Steam enthusiast John Potter, a former mayor of Bradford on Avon, was among those who headed to Trowbridge to watch the locomotive pass.

The route took the train through Trowbridge before continuing towards Melksham and Chippenham, en route to Didcot.

How it is being reported

• Huge excitement as world famous locomotive stops at stationTrain enthusiasts in Wiltshire were treated to an unexpected close-up of one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives.Gazette & Herald · 19 Oct, 11:58
• Huge excitement as world famous locomotive stops at stationTrain enthusiasts in Wiltshire were treated to an unexpected close-up of one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives.Wiltshire Times · 19 Oct, 11:58

In this story: Flying Scotsman · Trowbridge · Wiltshire · Abbie Asadi · John Potter · Bradford on Avon · Didcot

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