Flying Scotsman works a mainline charter at speed, throwing dense plumes of white steam into the sky above open Cumbrian countryside.
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Legendary Journey with Flying Scotsman: Coleshill Parkway to York

📅 Wed 14 Oct 2026📍 Coleshill Parkway Station, WarwickshireB46 1JZ

A main line day trip from Coleshill Parkway near Birmingham to York on Wednesday 14 October 2026, with a Chesterfield pickup, around five hours free in York and the return leg hauled by LNER Class A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman. The outward run departs about 09:00 behind a classic diesel, returning to Coleshill Parkway around 22:15.

What’s on

  • Return leg behind 60103 Flying Scotsman
  • Around 5 hours free in York
  • Chesterfield pickup available
  • Evening steam departure from York at 18:05