Thousands witnessed an iconic steam train visiting Crewe over the weekend - celebrating her Centenary Year with a trip across the country.

'The Flying Scotsman' steam locomotive travelled through Crewe twice on Saturday 10 June as part of a special charter return train trip from London Euston to Chester.

It first travelled past Crewe South Junction around 10:58am before arriving at Crewe Railway Station at around 10:59am.

The Flying Scotsman first arrived at Crewe Railway Station at 10:59am before departing at 11:26am (Jonathan White).

The locomotive departed Crewe at 11:26pm, passing Crewe North Junction and Crewe Steel Works on its way to Chester.

Passengers had around four hours to explore the Roman city, before it left late afternoon for the return journey to London Euston.

On its way back from Chester it passed Crewe Steel Works around 4:04pm and Crewe North Junction at around 4:07pm - arriving at Crewe Railway Station at 4:08pm.

The Flying Scotsman left Crewe at 4:39pm before travelling back towards London Euston.

On its way back from Chester The Flying Scotsman arrived at Crewe Railway Station at 4:08pm - before departing at 4:39pm (Jonathan White).

Built in Doncaster for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), The Flying Scotsman emerged from the works in February 1923 - initially numbered 1472.

It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley as part of the A1 class – the most powerful locomotives used by the LNER at that time.

The steam engine is renowned for being the first steam locomotive to officially reach a speed of 100 miles per hour in 1934. 

It was originally designed to haul express passenger trains between London and Edinburgh on the East Coast Main Line. 

The Flying Scotsman is renowned for being the first steam locomotive to officially reach a speed of 100 miles per hour in 1934 (Jonathan White).

Over the years, the Flying Scotsman has become an icon of British engineering, often used for special excursions and heritage runs. 

Its distinctive green livery and elegant design continue to captivate railway enthusiasts around the world.

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By Ryan Parker and Jonathan White