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)

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 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 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)