Flying Scotsman locomotive back on the tracks for 2016

For steam enthusiasts, 2016 promises to be the most exciting year for a decade as the most famous locomotive in the world returns to the railway.

Flying Scotsman locomotive back on the tracks for 2016

Ian MacCabe thinks millions of fans will line the tracks to welcome Flying Scotsman back to the rail network following its £4.2 million (€5.7m), 10-year long refit.

Mr MacCabe is one of the founders and trustees of the Gresley Society — named after Nigel Gresley, the Flying Scotsman’s designer.

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