Rail enthusiasts in Tayside and Fife will get the chance to catch a glimpse of The Flying Scotsman on Monday as the famous locomotive travels to Aberdeen.
The Flying Scotsman will be travelling to the Granite City from Edinburgh as part of a “centenary weekender” trip organised by The Railway Touring Company.
The famous locomotive is scheduled to pass through various stations in Courier Country on its journey.
This February marked 100 years since it entered service and its centenary is being celebrated with a special programme of events put on by the Railway Museum.
Where is The Flying Scotsman today?
The Flying Scotsman is due to depart Edinburgh Waverly at 9.41am on Monday.
It will travel north to Aberdeen and is scheduled to pass through stations including Dalgety Bay, Kirkcaldy, Perth, Dundee, Carnoustie, Arbroath and Montrose.
The Flying Scotsman is scheduled to pass through the following stations:
Inverkeithing – 10.06am
Dalgety Bay -10.08am
Aberdour – 10.13am
Burntisland – 10.18am
Kinghorn – 10.22am
Kirkcaldy – 10.28am
Markinch – 10.39am
Ladybank – 10.51am
Perth – 11.46am
Dundee – 12.14pm
Broughty Ferry – 12.54pm
Monifieth – 12.56pm
Carnoustie – 1.01pm
Arbroath – 1.06pm
Inverkeilor – 1.14pm
Montrose – 1.22pm
The schedule is subject to change on the day.
Safety warning issued to trainspotters
Those planning on venturing out to see The Flying Scotsman on its journey, however, are being warned to do so at a safe distance.
A spokesperson for The Railway Touring Company said: “We appreciate there is considerable interest in locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman, but stress that anyone wishing to see Flying Scotsman hauling ‘The Flying Scotsman Centenary Weekender’ train should do so from a safe and permitted place – trespassing along rail lines or into prohibited areas of railway stations is dangerous.
“It is vital that spectators do not venture onto the railway when Flying Scotsman is hauling ‘The Flying Scotsman Centenary Weekender’ train on the mainline as a full timetable of regular services will also be running. For safety, keep away from the railway line.”
Trespassing along rail lines or into prohibited areas of railway stations is dangerous.”
The Railway Touring Company
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “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.”
