Trainspotters flocked to Norwich Station and nearby bridges to catch a glimpse of the world's most famous steam locomotive.

Lucky passengers on the Great Yarmouth Flyer train service today (June 23) are travelling in luxury carriages behind the Flying Scotsman. 

It set off from London King's Cross this morning, passing through Norfolk locations such as Thetford and Wymondham, and then at just after 1pm it billowed into Norwich.

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Eastern Daily Press: Crowds arrive to see the Flying Scotsman at Norwich Station Picture: Denise Bradley Crowds arrive to see the Flying Scotsman at Norwich Station Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

At this point, passengers had 12 minutes to get off and take a photo with the Flying Scotsman and stretch their legs.

The train then reversed and was diesel-hauled to Great Yarmouth via Brundall and Acle.

Peter Wall, a passenger from Hertfordshire, said: "The experience has been fantastic - I have loved the Flying Scotsman since I was five years old when my dad took me to see it."

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Eastern Daily Press: Railway enthusiasts at Norwich Station for the arrival of the Flying Scotsman. Ivan Crisp, front, with, from left, Louise Laflin; Darren Bullard; Peter Vine; and Dave Bennett Picture: Denise BradleyRailway enthusiasts at Norwich Station for the arrival of the Flying Scotsman. Ivan Crisp, front, with, from left, Louise Laflin; Darren Bullard; Peter Vine; and Dave Bennett Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Once in Great Yarmouth, passengers have some time to explore the seaside town while the train is serviced and prepared for its return to the capital. 

The trip is part of the centenary celebrations for the Flying Scotsman, which was built in Doncaster and entered service on February 24 1923 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 locos used by the LNER at the time. 

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The Great Yarmouth Flyer sees the Flying Scotsman go along some of its former LNER route.

Eastern Daily Press: Anne Martin with a miniature and the real Flying Scotsman Picture: Denise BradleyAnne Martin with a miniature and the real Flying Scotsman Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Newsquest)

Anne Martin, who runs Great Eastern Models in Plumstead Road, got a photo of her miniature Flying Scotsman with the real locomotive.

She said: "My dad opened the shop in 1986 and I took it on in 2005 with my siblings and we love it.

"The Flying Scotsman has been beautifully restored and it is the loco that everyone knows and it has a huge history."