STEAM enthusiasts and trainspotters were left in awe as the legendary 60103 Flying Scotsman embarked on a thundering journey along the renowned Settle & Carlisle Line at the weekend. 

Organised by National Railway Museum and The Railway Touring Company, as part of the train's 100th-year celebrations, the locomotive hauled 'The Waverleys', filled with waving travellers who quickly became the stars of many cameras as the train set off from Yorkshire stations on July 9.

Officially, the 60103 Flying Scotsman is the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph. It was built at Doncaster and completed in 1923.

Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built for the LNER, the locomotive was named ‘Flying Scotsman’ in 1923 and continued in regular service until 1963 and then later in preservation.

News and Star: Mark Battersby filmed the train as it departed Hellifield Railway StationMark Battersby filmed the train as it departed Hellifield Railway Station (Image: Mark Battersby)

Mark Battersby, who filmed the train leaving Hellifield Railway Station, near Settle, said: "I saw the Flying Scotsman in Doncaster Railway Station last week and yesterday at Hellifield. It's nice to see it still on the mainline at 100 years old." 

Paul Wharton, who caught some great pictures at Helm Road, near Appleby, has snapped it many times previously said he always 'tries to photograph the train at different locations each time'. 

News and Star: Full steam ahead as Flying Scotsman passed through ArmathwaiteFull steam ahead as Flying Scotsman passed through Armathwaite (Image: John Everingham)

John Everingham also caught some great shots as the train passed through Armathwaite on Sunday afternoon. 

Don't worry if you missed it however, the already sold-out 'Waverley’ trains will be hauled through Cumbria by the Flying Scotsman on August 6 and September 10, departing from stations in Yorkshire.

For safety reasons however, The Railway Touring Company and the National Railway Museum have made the decision not to disclose specific details about Flying Scotsman's route, journey times, or positioning moves. 

 

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Seeing Flying Scotsman is an exciting event for many people and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the occasion, so we can’t stress enough how important it is to keep safe at the same time.

“It’s vital that you watch from a safe distance and don’t go on or near the tracks. Trespassing on the railway is incredibly dangerous and can have devastating consequences, as well as being illegal. You could face a fine of up to £1,000 and be left with a criminal record.

“Please remember to watch from a distance and behave responsibly so that everyone is able to safely enjoy the sight of the historic locomotive.”