ONE of the country's favourite locomotives will pass through Herefordshire this week.
The Flying Scotsman, which was originally built in Doncaster for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1923, is expected to arrive at Hereford Railway Station on June 8.
The locomotive that was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley as part of the A1 class returned to regular service earlier this year when huge crowds followed its journey from London to York in February.
Next week the Flying Scotsman will again take to the main lines when it will make its way from Chester to Paddington.
The trip forms part of Steam Dreams’ celebration to mark half a century since the last Cambrian Coast Express from London to Aberystwyth and Pwlhelli operated.
The four-day tour starts on Sunday from Paddington before travelling to Shrewsbury by steam.
Vintage diesels will then haul the train through the remote Cambrian Mountains to Machynlleth and via Dovey Junction, and the coastal route over the famous Barmouth Trestle Bridge to Pwlhelli.
Passengers return next Wednesday when at Chester, the Flying Scotsman will hauls the train back to London via the scenic Marches Line through Hereford.
No time has been given as to when the Flying Scotsman may arrive in Hereford.
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