Passengers will be able to catch a ride on a famous steam engine later this year when it visits a heritage railway.
Tickets are available to travel aboard the Flying Scotsman when it visits the Bluebell Railway, near Uckfield, in August.
The locomotive will be running non-stop between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead for seven days between 23 and 29 August.
Chairman of the Bluebell Railway, Paul Churchman said: "After a lot of work on the part of the Bluebell Railway, and the locomotive's caretakers and the National Rail Museum we are thrilled to confirm the world-famous Flying Scotsman is to visit us once again, notably in its centenary year.
"The visit to the Bluebell Railway will be one of the chances to see the famous engine during its centenary year.
"We look forward to seeing you later in the year, if not before.”
The Flying Scotsman was the first locomotive of the Nondon and North Eastern Railway when it entered service in February 1923.
It was withdrawn from British Railways service in 1963, and entered into preservation by businessman and enthusiast Alan Pegler.
It last visited the Bluebell Railway in 2017, with thousands travelling to the heritage railway to catch a glimpse of the landmark locomotive.
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In April 2022, it underwent an overhaul prior to the locomotive's centenary year, to bring its boiler up to standard.
The train's visit to the Bluebell Railway will be one of the limited chances to see the engine in its 100th year.
The heritage railway is also looking for extra volunteers to cover the increase in visitor numbers, to ensure as many peole can take a ride on the historical train.
All seats must by pre-booked by visiting www.bluebell-railway.com/flying-scotsman-2023
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