The Flying Scotsman (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film
Released in 2000, The Flying Scotsman is a notable film.
What it’s about. One of Britain's premier expresses, The Flying Scotsman completed the 393 miles from King's Cross to Edinburgh in just over four hours - an average speed of 94.3 miles an hour! Highlights Part One includes the exit from King's Cross with the various tunnels, the infamous Welwyn bottleneck, which brings the ECML down to just two tracks, the Newark flat crossing, (the last in the UK) the Selby new line, and Stoke bank, where "Mallard" achieved the world speed record for steam traction. We even take a look inside the A4 engine housed within the National Railway Museum at York. Part Two covers the second leg from York to Edinburgh calling only at Newcastle. Highlights include: Darlington Bank Top avoiding line, the approach to Newcastle - crossing the mighty River Tyne, the notorious curve at Morpeth, the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick, the scenic coastal sections and the approach to Edinburgh Waverley itself.
Who’s in it. The Flying Scotsman stars Fred Dinenage as Narrator (Voice).
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flying Scotsman page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flying Scotsman (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Flying Scotsman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Flying Scotsman?
- The Flying Scotsman stars Fred Dinenage.
- When was The Flying Scotsman released?
- The Flying Scotsman was released in 2000.