Hundreds turn out to see Flying Scotsman steam through Derbyshire

Trainspotters enjoyed a rare glimpse of The Flying Scotsman as it passed through Derbyshire at the weekend.

Many lined station platforms, bridges and footpaths across both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire on Saturday including East Midlands Parkway to watch the famous locomotive.

The Flying Scotsman heading into Chesterfield on June 4 2016. Photo sent in by Janice Dyson.placeholder image
The Flying Scotsman heading into Chesterfield on June 4 2016. Photo sent in by Janice Dyson.

The British Transport Police urged enthusiasts to take up safe viewing points along the potentially hazardous train line.

This photo of the Flying Scotsman heading into Chesterfield was sent in by Janice Dyson.

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