Date: 23/04/2017

Four trains from different eras have travelled side by side in a special event celebrating the past, present and future of Britain's railways. The world-famous locomotive Flying Scotsman was joined by an HST and InterCity 225 from Virgin Trains' fleet, and one of its new Azuma trains. They lined up on the East Coast Main Line at Tollerton, North Yorkshire, at 06:00 BST before travelling to York. Hundreds of people lined the route to witness the unique event.

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Rail royalty meets modern era trains

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Flying Scotsman travelled beside a Virgin Trains HST, InterCity 225 and new Azuma in a unique event.