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World-famous Flying Scotsman alongside an HST (Class 43), an InterCity225 (Class 91) and the Virgin Azuma (Class 800)

Back to the future as history made with east coast rail icons

Monday 24 April 2017 Thousands of enthusiasts and history buffs were treated to a world first on 23 April 2017.

World-famous Flying Scotsman alongside an HST (Class 43), an InterCity225 (Class 91) and the Virgin Azuma (Class 800)

Times confirmed for history-making Four Trains event

Thursday 13 April 2017 Further details have been confirmed for the once-in-a-lifetime event taking place on Yorkshire’s East Coast Main Line later this month.

T3 class locomotive

From stage to rail—National Railway Museum transfers ownership of rare Victorian steam locomotive

Thursday 30 March 2017 The National Railway Museum has transferred ownership of the T3 class locomotive to the Swanage Railway to support its growing collection.

World-famous Flying Scotsman alongside an HST (Class 43), an InterCity225 (Class 91) and the Virgin Azuma (Class 800)

Four trains, four generations—history to be made on Yorkshire’s East Coast Main Line

Tuesday 21 March 2017

The Missing Passenger

A trail of murder and mystery set to be uncovered at the National Railway Museum

Tuesday 07 March 2017 Murder is set to take centre stage in an exciting new season launching at the National Railway Museum in York.

Portrait of George Hudson

Descendant of York ’Railway King’ George Hudson visits city to uncover ancestor’s legacy

Tuesday 21 February 2017 A descendant of the magnate who made York a vital railway hub has travelled almost 4,000 miles to visit the National Railway Museum in York to uncover the story behind her ancestor’s controversial past.

Hitachi high-speed train cab

Hitachi donates cab of new generation high-speed train to the National Railway Museum

Thursday 09 February 2017 Set to inspire a new generation, the driver's cab of the new intercity train now resides in the National Railway Museum's Great Hall.

Flying scotsman in steam

Flying Scotsman Rail Tour to officially re-open Settle-Carlisle line

Friday 13 January 2017 The National Railway Museum’s magnificent Flying Scotsman will officially re-open the Settle – Carlisle line on 31 March 2017.

Great Western Railway standard gauge five-plank open wagon

National Railway Museum transfers ownership of GWR wagon to Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Monday 19 December 2016 The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is now the proud owner of a former Great Western Railway standard gauge five-plank open wagon.

Nameplate of the Flying Scotsman

Heritage railways to host Flying Scotsman in 2017

Wednesday 23 November 2016 Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Bluebell Railway and West Somerset Railway announced to host the world’s most famous steam locomotive.

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