The York Rose Scotsman (Derby - York Main Line Tour)
Event Summary
Travel to the historic city of York this September on board The York Rose Scotsman.
Experience beautifully restored vintage coaches travelling at main line speeds behind a classic diesel locomotive, departing from Derby. Enjoy free time in York to explore the historic city walls, discover the many attractions, or visit the free-entry National Railway Museum before the legendary Flying Scotsman joins the train for the return journey to Derby.
Sit back and watch the sights race by as Flying Scotsman powers the train through the landscapes of Yorkshire and Derbyshire at impressive speed.
Approximate Itinerary
- Departs Derby 10:15, arriving at York 13:29 hauled by classic diesel locomotive
- Departs York 18:11, arriving at Derby 21:21 hauled by Flying Scotsman
Please note timings shown are approximate and subject to final timings being received from Network Rail near to the date. We will email the updated timings to you once they are confirmed and post them on this page too.
Classes of Travel
Travel in style in a traditional Pullman coach, with their beautiful interiors and plush seats and indulge in meals served to your seats in both directions.
What's included?
- Tuck in to a hearty Full English Breakfast on the outbound leg
- A delicious four-course dinner served to your seat on the return leg
Points to Note
- You may be sharing a table with other passengers. A limited number of Exclusive Table Upgrades are available to reserve the table for you. This table may be a dedicated table for 2 or a larger table for 4 with the other seats left empty.
Featuring comfortable seating, you can be assured of a special journey in the authentic 1960s 1st Class coaches.
What's included?
- Enjoy a light breakfast served to your seat on the outbound leg of the journey in the morning consisting of a bacon or sausage bap and a tea or coffee.
- Experience rail travel of yesteryear with a traditional afternoon tea served at your table on the return leg.
Points to Note
- You may be sharing a table with other passengers. A limited number of Exclusive Table Upgrades are available to reserve the table for you. This table may be a dedicated table for 2 or a larger table for 4 with the other seats left empty.
Traditional seating in an open style interior coach, generally arranged around tables for 4. There is an on train buffet car available to purchase drinks and light snacks during the journey.
About 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.
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.
Timings shown on this page are approximate and are subject to final confirmation by Network Rail. As soon as we have these times, we will email those with a booking with the final times and also update this page. Confirmed timings can arrive as late as 2 days prior to the tour.
As this tour is running on the National Rail network, it is dependant on other trains running on the network. Fox & Edwards Events are not responsible for the late running of the train and any costs to passengers which may occur as a result.
Should Flying Scotsman develop a mechanical issue which means that it is unable to operate the train, we will endeavour to operate the tour with an alternative locomotive. In this instance, a 30% refund of the ticket price will be automatically made.
Some classes of travel include catering. You can select gluten free, vegetarian or vegan at the point of check out.
Please contact us on 01629 380600 prior to booking to discuss your requirements. Unfortunately, due to the heritage nature of the train in use, we are unable to carry wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
Our tours operate from main line railway stations. You may need to show your eticket to gateline staff if ticket barriers are in operation. Our team are usually on hand at the departure station to assist.
If the tour begins from a large main line station then there are likely to be toilets, however occasionally this may not be the case. We recommend you check the National Rail website for further details.
There are toilet facilities on board the train, although these may not be suitable for those with accessibility needs.
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