Flying Scotsman leaves Aviemore
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With none of the fanfare of its arrival, the world's most famous locomotive pulled out of Aviemore Station yesterday afternoon after being given a clean bill of health following its traumatic visit to Strathspey.
Its owners, the National Railway Museum, said: "Following a full mechanical inspection of Flying Scotsman which took place at Strathspey Railway this week, the locomotive has been passed fit for main line operation."
The investigation was carried out by an independent expert on behalf of Strathspey Railway, and the NRM’s collections and rail operations teams.
The spokesperson explained: "The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has confirmed it does not require the locomotive as part of its ongoing enquiries.
"The Railway Touring Company excursions ‘The Highland Express’ today (Saturday, October 7), ‘The Fife Circulars’ on Sunday 8 and The Aberdeen Flyer on Tuesday 10, all departing from Edinburgh Waverley, will go ahead as planned.
"Passengers will be contacted by The Railway Touring Company with ticket information."
The safety of passengers and the public remained the highest priority, the owners stressed, and the independent investigation into the circumstances of the shunting incident involving Flying Scotsman on Friday, September 29 would be continuing.
Future rail tours and centenary appearances including The Railway Touring Company excursions ‘The Hadrian’ on Saturday, October 14 and the visit to the National Railway Museum over October half term will also go ahead.
