PICTURES: Legendary Flying Scotsman steam train arrives in Skegness

Steam train fans crowded onto the railway station when the legendary locomotive the Flying Scotsman recreated the nostalgic Jolly Fisherman excursion from London to Skegness.

By Chrissie Redford

Published 26th Sep 2021, 13:03 BST

Updated 26th Sep 2021, 13:04 BST

There was great excitement as the 98-year-old engine steamed on to the platform on Saturday lunchtime - the announcement of its arrival by Mablethorpe Town Crier David Summers interrupted by the station's intercom much to the amusement of the onlookers.

The Jolly Fisherman experience was run by the Great Northern Railway.

For the full story see this weeks edition of the Skegness Standard newspaper.

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The Flying Scotsman was pulled backwards into Skegness Station after being turned at Sleaford. Photo: David Dawson

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Mablethorpe Town Crier David Summers climbing on board the Flying Scotsman. Photo: David Dawson

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Holly Disney, daughter of Skegness Station adopter Carolyn Sharp, works on the Flying Scotsman and found time for a brief hello before getting back to work. Photo: David Dawson

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All aboard - Mablethorpe Town Crier David Summers on the Flying Scotsman. Photo: David Dawson