Legendary Flying Scotsman to visit Birmingham offering train rides of a lifetime from city centre

Here’s what you need to know:

Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive ever to achieve an authenticated 100 mph

• Vintage Trains offering two very special travel experiences for you to choose from: On Valentine’s Day, Saturday 14th February, Flying Scotsman will haul three Valentine’s Shakespeare Express trains from Birmingham to Stratford Upon Avon and return, a two hour express train experience, with the option of either brunch, afternoon tea or a three course evening dinner in our authentic luxury Pullman cars or seating in our Tourist cars with large picture windows by every seat with buffet car availability

• During Half Term on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th February Flying Scotsman will haul five one hour train ride experiences daily, together with a unique opportunity for you and your family to take unforgettable selfies by the locomotive at Moor Street station before or after your ride

• Tickets are strictly limited and are available on a ‘first come first served basis’ only by booking on website vintagetrains.co.uk

• Bookings open on vintagetrains.co.uk at 1pm 19th December 2025