Flying Scotsman locomotive steams through Swindon and Wiltshire

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The Flying Scotsman travelled between Newbury Racecourse and Didcot Parkway on Saturday, passing through multiple locations in Wiltshire and Swindon.

The iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive passed through Swindon and Wiltshire on Saturday as part of a mainline return journey. The locomotive travelled between Newbury Racecourse and Didcot Parkway, with spectators gathering at multiple locations to see the world-famous engine steam through the region.

The journey took the Flying Scotsman past Melksham, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, and Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire. In Swindon, fans had several chances to view it throughout the afternoon at Rushey Platt, Highworth, Stratton, and South Marston. The locomotive paused at Swindon station during both journeys to allow another train to pass.

The mainline return has been organised by Fox & Edwards Events in partnership with 22 heritage lines and in collaboration with Northern Steam, Vintage Trains, and the National Railway Museum. The Flying Scotsman originally entered service in 1923 and was given its name the following year, after the Flying Scotsman passenger service that ran between London and Edinburgh.

The locomotive became famous when it was featured in the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. In 1934, it became the first locomotive to officially reach 100mph, a significant milestone in railway history.

Flying Scotsman locomotive steams through Swindon and Wiltshire — Image: This Is Wiltshire

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Legendary Flying Scotsman caught on camera steaming through Swindon and WiltshireA legendary locomotive passed through Swindon and Wiltshire over the weekend.This Is Wiltshire · 18 Oct, 09:25
Legendary Flying Scotsman caught on camera steaming through Swindon and WiltshireA legendary locomotive passed through Swindon and Wiltshire over the weekend.Gazette & Herald · 18 Oct, 09:25
Legendary Flying Scotsman caught on camera steaming through Swindon and WiltshireA legendary locomotive passed through Swindon and Wiltshire over the weekend.Wiltshire Times · 18 Oct, 09:25
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In this story: Flying Scotsman · Swindon · Wiltshire · Newbury Racecourse · Didcot Parkway · Fox & Edwards Events · National Railway Museum · London

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