How to see the Flying Scotsman as railway reopens

The Flying Scotsman will be making a rare guest appearance at the Severn Valley Railway as it reopens after a landslip

The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating the reopening of its full line with an appearance of one of the most famous steam locomotives in history.

The Flying Scotsman will be making three return trips a day on Friday between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth - the first time the full line has been accessible after a major landslip earlier in the year.

It will also be running on Saturday and Sunday as part of Severn Valley Railway's Swingin' Sixties event, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of the line, and again on Monday.

While tickets to ride on the train sold out in minutes, the locomotive can still be seen from various railway stations as well as vantage points along the line in Shropshire and Worcestershire.

The Flying Scotsman is described by the National Railway Museum as the "world's most famous" steam engine.

It first entered service in 1923 and broke records by hauling the first non-stop London to Edinburgh service in 1928.

Six years later, it became the UK's first locomotive to officially reach a speed of 100mph.

How can I see the Flying Scotsman?

Severn Valley Railway said the best place to see the famous locomotive was by purchasing Day Rover tickets to their Swingin' Sixties event on Saturday and Sunday - however, separate tickets to ride behind the train have long sold out.

For those with tickets, the Flying Scotsman trains depart from Kidderminster for one round trip - the train will not be stopping at intermediate stations - at 09:00 BST, 13:00 BST and 17:15 BST.

Severn Valley Railway advised people without tickets not to attend Kidderminster or Bridgnorth Station as access was restricted to ticket-holders only.

The railway operators also advised people not to access via Northwood Halt and Country Park Halt.

Anyone who wants to see the Flying Scotsman without attending the Swingin' Sixties event is advised to go to one of the following locations:

• Bewdley Station

• Arley Station

• Arley Arboretum

• Coombys Farm

• Highley Station and The Engine House

• Wellness Woodlands, Highley

• Severn Valley Country Park

• Hampton Loade Station

• Eardington Station

• Eardington Nature Reserve

The landslip, pictured in February, closed about four miles of the track

What else is happening at the event?

As part of the Swingin' Sixties event on Saturday and Sunday, ticket holders can ride on steam and diesel trains in historical carriages - although tickets to ride behind the Flying Scotsman have sold out.

This is the first time visitors will be able to travel over the full Severn Valley Railway between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, following the landslip and subsequent repairs.

There will be a ferris wheel at The Engine House in Bridgnorth, with live music at The Engine House and the Kidderminster end of the railway.

Furthermore, there will be classic cars on display at Kidderminster, The Engine House and Bridgnorth.

Tickets include train travel all day and access to the attractions.