The iconic Flying Scotsman will take centre stage at the world's biggest assembly of historic and contemporary railway vehicles this summer.
The legendary steam locomotive has been confirmed to appear at the Greatest Gathering event at Alstom's Derby factory from August 1-3.
Organisers anticipate up to 30,000 visitors will attend the three-day celebration, which forms part of Britain's Railway 200 festivities.
An additional 2,500 tickets for each day of the event will go on sale this Friday at 9am.
The gathering will showcase more than 50 railway exhibits spanning the industry's past, present and future.
The event at Alstom's manufacturing site will feature railway vehicles powered by steam, diesel and electricity.
Among the exhibits will be Locomotion No.1, the 200-year-old engine that became the first locomotive to operate on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in north-east England.
The Greatest Gathering is part of year-long celebrations marking the bicentenary of modern railways.
The Flying Scotsman has been confirmed to appear at the Greatest Gathering event at Alstom's Derby factoryPAThe industry is commemorating the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway on September 27, 1825, widely recognised as the beginning of the railway age.
Train manufacturer Alstom said Flying Scotsman's participation represents a significant addition to the exhibition lineup.
Rob Whyte, managing director at Alstom UK and Ireland, said: "Flying Scotsman's attendance is a powerful tribute to Britain's steam legacy and a moment of railway history not to be missed."
He added: "While we proudly honour icons of the past, like Flying Scotsman, we also hope the Greatest Gathering will ignite the imagination of tomorrow's engineers, as we showcase the latest sustainable and digital rail innovations across our Derby site."
Train manufacturer Alstom said Flying Scotsman's participation represents a significant addition to the exhibition lineup
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Craig Bentley, director of the National Railway Museum, which owns Flying Scotsman, said: "Flying Scotsman has captured the public's imagination for over a century.
"We are proud to be able to share this icon of the track, along with other historically significant locomotives from the national collection, at this landmark event."
Flying Scotsman was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and constructed in Doncaster.
The locomotive achieved several historic milestones, including hauling the first non-stop London to Edinburgh train service in 1928.
Six years later, it became Britain's first locomotive to reach 100mph, cementing its place in railway history.
The Greatest Gathering forms part of Railway 200, a year-long programme of events celebrating two centuries since the birth of modern railways.
The commemorations mark the anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway's opening, which revolutionised transport and commerce across Britain and beyond.
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