The most famous steam locomotive in the world will be heading to Norfolk later this year and you could catch a glimpse of it.

The Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 at Doncaster Works as the first locomotive of the newly-formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER).

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

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This year marks the centenary of the Flying Scotsman entering service, with special trips planned across the country. 

Eastern Daily Press: The Flying Scotsman at Mid Norfolk Railway Station in Dereham.

This includes the Great Yarmouth Flyer Service on Friday, June 23, with the opportunity to ride behind Flying Scotsman along some of its former LNER route.

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While tickets are sold out there will still be chances to see it on its journey.

There will also be a stop-off in Great Yarmouth for passengers to explore the seaside town while the Flying Scotsman is prepared for the return trip. 

The route will be: London Kings Cross, Hertford North, Stevenage, Cambridge, Ely, Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Wensum Curve, Ely, Cambridge, Stevenage, Hertford North and London Kings Cross.