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Watch: Flying Scotsman arrives at Nene Valley Railway

This is the moment the iconic Flying Scotsman locomotive arrived at Nene Valley Railway's Wansford station in Peterborough.

The legendary steam train, which pulled into the station on Wednesday evening, will be there from 22 February to 9 March.

Next week also marks the 102nd anniversary of the first running of the Flying Scotsman.

Nene Valley Railway station has stated the appearance by the steam train would gives its finances a boost amid "stark financial challenges".

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