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: Darlington to Stanhope

📅 Selected dates, 13 Nov – 15 Nov 2026📍 Darlington Railway Station, County DurhamDL1 4AA

Flying Scotsman's first-ever visit to the Weardale Railway: a mainline excursion from Darlington over the Weardale branch to Stanhope, County Durham, running Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026. Two departures each day, morning and afternoon, each taking around 4 hours including time at Stanhope for photographs.

What’s on

  • First-ever Flying Scotsman visit to the Weardale Railway
  • Two departures a day, morning and afternoon
  • Photo stop at Stanhope
  • Runs Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November 2026