Legendary Journeys with Flying Scotsman (Derbyshire)
Event Summary
Fox & Edwards Events are teaming up with Peak Rail to bring you the unforgettable chance to travel behind the world famous LNER A3 Flying Scotsman in October 2027. Don't miss your chance to experience the thrill of riding behind this legendary locomotive as it returns to the Derbyshire Dales for the first time in over a quarter of a century.
Step aboard at Rowsley South Station for a return journey along the pretty Derbyshire Dales line, through Darley Dale to Matlock and back. Along the way, you'll experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of one of the most iconic steam locomotives in the world.
About the Flying Scotsman:
Built in 1923 by the London & North Eastern Railway, Flying Scotsman is one of Britain's most celebrated locomotives.
- 1928: Completed the first non-stop run between London and Edinburgh.
- 1934: Became the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100mph.
- 1968: Recreated its famous non-stop run, celebrating 40 years of service.
- 1969-1973: Toured the USA before being rescued and bought back home to Britain.
- 1988-1989: Toured Australia, becoming the first locomotive to circumnavigate the globe and setting a record non-stop run of 422 miles.
- 2004: Saved by a major National Railway Museum campaign, supported by the public and heritage funds.
- 2016: Completed its most recent major overhaul, returning to service to the delight of fans worldwide.
Weighing 97 tons and stretching 70 feet long, Flying Scotsman remains a jewel in railway history and a true icon of steam travel.
You Ticket Includes:
- A return steam train journey from Rowsley South Station to Matlock hauled by the Flying Scotsman.
- A commemorative brochure
Key Facts About 'Flying Scotsman'
- Built:1923 by the LNER at Doncaster Works,Yorkshire
- Weight: 97 tons
- Length: 70 feet
- Fuel: Coal
- Water Capacity: 5,000 gallons
How is the seating arranged?
The train features a variety of seating types. Below are details of each type available (individual fabrics may vary).
Travel in comfort with a Premium Compartment. Featuring walls and a sliding door for privacy, Premium Compartments feature wonderfully plush seating.
Traditional Compartments feature inclusive tickets for four, six or eight people. With walls and a sliding door, the traditional compartment harks back to train travel of yesteryear with long cushioned seats either across the carriage.
Premium open style seating is individual seats arranged around tables either side of a central aisle. Premium open seating is inside beautifully restored period coaches. Other people may be sat at the same table on busy trains.
Traditional open seating is individual seats arranged around tables either side of the aisle. Tables are usually for four people however there are a limited number of tables for 2 people which can be selected by purchasing the upgrade when booking. Other people may be sat at the same table on busy trains without the upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make changes or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible either by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01629 380600.
We are able to make amendments or refund without charge until the Monday prior to your trip at 23:59, if you have notified us in writing or spoken to a Visitor Support Officer by this time.
Between that time and 24 hours before your trip (usually several days), we can amend or refund your booking with a £25 administrative charge, helping us as a small business cover costs like food which might already have been ordered.
Within 24 hours of your journey's start time, we cannot make any amendments or cancellations. For full booking terms and conditions, please refer click here.
Please Note: This event is expected to be extremely popular, and availability on alternative dates may be very limited or sold out.
Parking details will be sent to the email address on your booking in advance of your visit. We intend to spread visitors across multiple car parks where possible to make your arrival as simple as possible.
Remember, you should arrive at the railway no later than 30 minutes prior to your departure time.
Please contact our team on 01629 380600 to discuss your requirements.
The train has limited toilet facilities on board - toilets cubicles are small but offer a basic toilet and handwash facility.
Full toilet facilities are available around the Ruddington Fields Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre site including accessible and baby change.
There is no platform at the end of the line in Loughborough. The train travels from Ruddington Fields for 10 miles until the current end of the northern part of the Great Central Railway and back. The end of the journey is the site which is being prepared for reconnection to the southern section of the Great Central Railway.
There is one station stop, in one direction, at Rushcliffe Halt. It is expected that the stop at Rushcliff Halt will be short.
All ticket reservations start at Ruddington Fields and return there too.
Child ticket age is 3 to 15 years.
Children under 3 are free of charge however they should sit on the knee and are not allocated a seat.
Children should be included towards the passenger count in your private compartment. A maximum of one additional free infant may be permitted in a private compartment above the permitted number.
There are no child tickets for First Class Observation.
Please note: Private compartments and First Class Observation saloon not available for fish & chips journeys.
There will be a limited bar and refreshment service on board the train.
There is a cafe and catering outlets at the Ruddington Fields Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre site and refreshments may be taken on board.
All of our tickets are fixed price. We do not operate any concessionary schemes.
The train will be operated by Flying Scotsman on one end and another locomotive, which may be diesel, on the other end. Top tip...if you wish to be seated nearer to Flying Scotsman then we recommend booking a compartment.
Please note: Compartments not available for fish & chips journeys.
Ruddington Fields Station is well connected by public transport.
Bus
Nottingham City Transport 10, 10X and 10C buses from Nottingham City Centre terminate near to Ruddington Fields Station
Nottingham City Transport 3 from Nottingham City Centre also goes via Ruddington but stops are slightly further from the station.
Kinchbus 9 between Nottingham City Centre and Loughborough stops in Ruddington near to the railway.
Train
The nearest main line railway stations are Nottingham, East Midlands Parkway or Loughborough however visitors will require a method of onward transport to Ruddington Fields as they are not closeby.
Tram
The nearest tram stop is Ruddington Lane however this is around 3 miles from the station.
Should Flying Scotsman not be able to operate for any reason, bookings will still go ahead hauled by an alternative steam locomotive and visitors will receive an automatic partial refund of 30%.
