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Station Hall is currently closed and other museum areas may be temporarily closed. Check the Visit page for the latest info.

Flying Scotsman

Find out the latest info about the world-famous locomotive.

Flying Scotsman's first trips for 2025 have now been announced—all the latest info is on the Flying Scotsman events page.

IYou can also enjoy the Flying Scotsman VR Experience and our exhibition Flying Scotsman: 100 Years, 100 Voices at the museum.

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The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon cannot guarantee Flying Scotsman’s location unless it is officially on display.

At times, the locomotive may be on-site for maintenance, repairs, or storage, during which visibility cannot be assured.

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