The Flying Scotsman Gallery

Images taken of Flying Scotman operating in the Taunton area.

26th May 2017 Having made its last stop at Taunton No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' comes to a short pause before proceeding back onto the West Somerset Railway on the 26th May 2017, while working the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard to Bishops Lydeard via Bristol. The wreath carried on the front of the locomotive during its trips was planed there as a mark of respect for the victims of the Manchester tragedy which had occurred earlier in the week. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

26th May 2017 On 26th May 2017 LNER A2 Pacific No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' passes Cogload Junction hauling the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard - Bishops Lydeard via Bristol circular trip. (Photo: Tony Christie)

26th May 2017 The 26th May 2017 was very much the day of Flying Scotsman, with the locomotive booked to make two circular trips from the West Somerset Railway via Bristol, Bath, Westbury and Castle Cary. We have put together a set of superb images charting the two round trips which coincided with some of the hottest and most beautiful weather we've seen in the area for a long while. Taken from an adjacent field No. 60163 'Tornado' 'Flying Scotsman' passes Charlton near Cogload Junction with the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard - Bishops Lydeard morning circular. (Photo: Dave Elliot)

26th May 2017 On 26th May 2107, having already traveled to Bristol and back via Westbury along the Berks and Hants route, LNER A2 No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' opens up on the approach to Charlton while working the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard - Bishops Lydeard which arrived back to Taunton around 13:30. (Photo: S A Ginn)

23rd May 2017 After arriving onto WSR metals as the 1Z63 16:30 Bristol Temple Meads - Minehead, the switch between the WSR's 7F No.53808 to work forward to Minehead happened at Norton Fitzwarren on a non public viewing location. No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' later worked forward to Bishops Lydeard where the locomotive was then taken onto the servicing shed where it was then stabled for the next three days. The locomotive is pictured at Bishops Lydeard on the 23rd May 2017. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

23rd May 2017 Flying Scotsman steamed into the South West on the 23rd May 2017 with the final leg of a series of 'Cathedrals Express' charters. It was the first time since 2002 an absence of fifteen years. The locomotive attracted crowds from far and wide to see the countries most popular steam locomotive pass by. The LNER A3 Pacific No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' lead 1Z63 16:30 Bristol Temple Meads to Minehead is seen passing Banklands near Durston. The locomotive only worked the charter as far Bishops Lydeard where a WSR locomotive 7F No.53808 took over. The West Somerset Railway putting out a statement that clearance checks between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead had not been carried out in time, preventing the locomotive from operating over the full length of the line. West Coast Railways Class 47 No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' (which was on the rear of the train) later returned the train and passengers to Bristol. Flying Scotsman will remain on the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard for the next two days (although not in steam) before working its booked charters on Friday. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

14th September 2002 LNER A3 Pacific No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' (4472) departs from Taunton on the 14th September 2002 hauling the 1Z82 06:43 London Victoria - Plymouth charter for The Newmarket Group. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

19th October 1963 An Ian Allen special charter formed of Pullman stock from London is pictured at Taunton on the 19th October 1963. The ‘Western Belle’ charter used the famous LNER A3 Pacific No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' to haul the 1Z78 08:33 London Paddington – Ilfracombe as far as Taunton. At Taunton Flying Scotsman was removed and replaced with two British Rail 2-6-0 ‘Mogul’ locomotives. No.7317 and No.7322 were added to the train and hauled the charter forward to Ilfracombe. Meanwhile No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' operated light engine to Exeter where it would meet the train later once it arrived from Barnstaple, before hauling the final leg of the charter to London Waterloo via Yeovil. No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' is pictured departing from Taunton heading light engine to Exeter. (Photo: Owen Mogg (Peter Triggs Collection))

19th October 1963 An Ian Allen special charter formed of Pullman stock from London is pictured at Taunton on the 19th October 1963. The ‘Western Belle’ charter used the famous LNER A3 Pacific No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' to haul the 1Z78 08:33 London Paddington – Ilfracombe as far as Taunton. At Taunton Flying Scotsman was removed and replaced with two British Rail 2-6-0 ‘Mogul’ locomotives. No.7317 and No.7322 were added to the train and hauled the charter forward to Ilfracombe. Meanwhile No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' operated light engine to Exeter where it would meet the train later once it arrived from Barnstaple, before hauling the final leg of the charter to London Waterloo via Yeovil. No. 4472 'Flying Scotsman' is pictured arriving into Taunton passing the local allotments at Taunton East. (Photo: Owen Mogg (Peter Triggs Collection))

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