Flying Scotsman in the West Midlands: Fans flock to see a true British icon on the Severn Valley Railway
Thousands are expected to descend on the Severn Valley Railway over the coming days as Flying Scotsman arrived for an unique Charity Day today.
The impressive steam locomotive will then go on to take part in the Railway's Pacific Power event, alongside Tornado, from tomorrow until Monday.
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The VIP event was due to start early today, with the first of three services departing from Kidderminster at 8.20am.
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The entire train will be made up of nine teak-bodied carriages, all owned by the Charitable Trust, and all designed by master steam engineer Sir Nigel Gresley, who also designed Flying Scotsman. Yesterday, the locomotive was proudly welcomed to Moor Street station, before commencing its journey through the Midlands.
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The last time such a train was formed was back in 1964, and the SVR's highly-skilled team has been working right up to the last minute to finish off the restoration work on the last few carriages.
Flying Scotsman's renovation was completed earlier this year at a cost of £4.2million. After the VIP Charity Day, it will take part in the Railway's Pacific Power event, alongside Tornado for the next five days.
Guests on the day were encouraged to wear 1930s attire, in keeping with the heritage theme.
There's also an extensive list of safe viewing places and temporary car parks at www.svr.co.uk/pacificpower Last week the Flying Scotsman had also been based in Tyseley, Birmingham.
