Flying Scotsman pauses for a water stoppublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Another stop for the Flying Scotsman, but this time it's a scheduled one to take on water.
Should only take a couple of minutes.
Summary
Train leaves King's Cross station on time as crowds pack the platforms
Flying Scotsman arrives in York at 13:20 - 54 minutes later than scheduled
Service forced to temporary 'abrupt halt' as onlookers come close to tracks
Safety warning issued as thousands line sections of route
Flying Scotsman passes through Doncaster where it was built in 1923
Famous locomotive returning to York's National Railway Museum after refit
Live coverage of the Flying Scotsman's return to the East Coast Mainline on 25 February 2016
Flying Scotsman pauses for a water stoppublished at 09:43 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Angry guard tells people to move awaypublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Our reporter James Alexander saw a guard shouting a warning to people standing way too close to the tracks, causing a 15-minute delay.
In the words of Virgin Trains, "Don't be silly".
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End of twitter postFlying Scotsman on the move againpublished at 09:17 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
After the stoppage, Flying Scotsman's wheels have started to move again.
The unexpected pause has delayed the service by a little while.
Stay away from the trackspublished at 09:12 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
The BBC's James Alexander has shared a photo of people standing far too close to the tracks north of Stevenage.
Please stay well away from the tracks, folks.
Flying Scotsman grinds to a haltpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Our reporter Tom Ingall says the service has come to a temporary stop in Cambridgeshire due to people coming a little too close to the tracks.
If you are planning to spot Flying Scotsman this morning, please keep at a safe distance.
Flying Scotsman menu revealedpublished at 08:55 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
It's that moment we have all been waiting for, here's the menu on board today's service.
Camembert, lamb and the apricot tarts for me, please.
A civilized scene on the Flying Scotsmanpublished at 08:44 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
It's a rather civilized scene on board TV reporter Tom Ingall's carriage.
He's even spotted Michael Portillo again.
Some of the bags in the overhead storage are looking a little precarious!
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End of twitter postBreakfast is served on board the Flying Scotsmanpublished at 08:39 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
It's a champagne breakfast for those on board the Flying Scotsman service this morning as it heads up the country.
Alright for some!
Flying Scotsman: The delayed restoration projectpublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
The National Railway Museum bought the "cultural icon" in 2004 using £415,000 in public donations, a £365,000 gift from Sir Richard Branson and a £1.8m grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
The restored engine had been due to return to York four years ago, but it was delayed after cracks were found in the chassis.
Riley and Sons, who have worked on its restoration, said the work included an overhaul of the engine's boiler, the addition of a new "fire box" and "smoke box" and a new chassis "grafted on" to the original.
Flying Scotsman's 'sensational departure'published at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Tom Ingall
Journalist, BBC Look North“We’ve just pulled out of London King’s Cross and what a sensational departure, there were people thronging on the platform.
“I’ve not seen a show at King’s Cross like that before, it reminded me of the black and white Pathe footage of the 1960s when Flying Scotsman was retired from national service by British Rail.
“Today she’s back in business – Doncaster’s finest – on the East Coast Mainline heading north.”
Watch: Aerial shot of Flying Scotsman heading northpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Here's a great shot from above of the locomotive leaving London and heading north.
I bet those on the footbridge at 0:06 had a cracking view!
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End of twitter postSteam versus electricity - the race is onpublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
The refurbished 1923 locomotive isn't the only Flying Scotsman leaving the capital this morning.
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End of twitter postFlying Scotsman on the move: A view from on boardpublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
The crowds wave goodbye and fade into the distance as Flying Scotsman starts to leave London.
Breakfast will soon be served for the lucky ones on board.
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End of twitter postFlying Scotsman Returns: Where's Portillo?published at 08:01 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Some people are too busy looking for Michael Portillo to notice Flying Scotsman...
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End of twitter post60103 is off!published at 07:56 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Those on the platform get one final look as it starts to head up the country.
We hear some people have spent up to £450 a ticket to be on board today!
Media caption, Flying Scotsman leaves Kings Cross for Yorkshire
Flying Scotsman facts and figurespublished at 07:49 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
- Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the Scotsman emerged from Doncaster Works on 24 February 1923 to take up the daily 10:00 service from London to Edinburgh
- It is 70ft (21m) long, weighs about 96 tonnes and had a top speed of 100mph
- It has travelled approximately 2,500,000 miles
- During the Second World War, it was repainted wartime black
- After being bought and restored by Alan Pegler in 1963, the engine toured the US and Australia
Flying Scotsman pulls out of Kings Cross stationpublished at 07:45 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
BreakingOff we go!
Flying Scotsman pulls away, as the station fills with steam and we get the trademark high-pitched whistle.
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End of twitter postThe Greatest British Railway Journey?published at 07:37 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Michael Portillo wasn't going to miss this one, was he?
The Great British Railway Journeys presenter arrived with plenty of time to spare.
Our reporter Elly couldn't fail to spot him in that jacket.
Camera phones at the ready...published at 07:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
Everyone's getting a quick snap before boarding.
The locomotive has been restored to its original green, ready for its inaugural run on the East Coast mainline.
Flying Scotsman arrives at Kings Crosspublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 February 2016
BreakingA great moment at King's Cross as Flying Scotsman pulls up on Platform One.
All aboard!
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