The Flying Scotsman
(Swanage Railway)
OCTOBER 2026

🗓️ Friday 23^rd October – Sunday 1^st November 2026

The much-loved Flying Scotsman steam locomotive, famous around the world, returns to Swanage this autumn.

Visit the iconic loco at Swanage Railway Station or experience the opportunity to be hauled by the Flying Scotsman on a special passenger service.

Dates

Static display at Swanage Station

Come and view the Flying Scotsman at Swanage and find out more about its history on the following dates:

• Friday 23^rd October
• Monday 26^th October
• Tuesday 27^th October
• Friday 30^th October
• Saturday 31^st October

Steam-hauled services

Take a trip through the Purbeck countryside on a train hauled by the Flying Scotsman, from Swanage to Norden and back:

• Saturday 24^th October
• Sunday 25^th October
• Wednesday 28^th October
• Thursday 29^th October
• Sunday 1^st November

Full information, updates and ticket-booking can be found on the Swanage Railway website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events/view/the-flying-scotsman