All aboard

We heard the steam train passing by on its way into Scarborough at lunch time, so we made a mental note to go and see it on its outbound journey. After a very pleasant day would you believe, just as we were leaving the rain started, but not to be put off we donned our coats and headed down to the crossing to await its arrival.
I’ve added a bit of trivia.

THE HISTORY
In July 1927 the London North Eastern Railway Company inaugurated the 'Scarborough Flier'. This titled train ran from London King Cross to Scarborough Central and Whitby Town. It consisted of an express service from London to York, at which point the locomotive would be changed, before the train ran on to the coastal towns of Scarborough and Whitby. The service continued until September 1939 when, like many services, it was cancelled for the duration of the war. It wasn't until June 1950 that the service was re-introduced as a 'Summer Only' express and it quickly became 'The Scarborough Flyer' with the very characteristic sunburst design on the headboard. The train ran for 13 years until it finally ended in September 1963, by which time these special named expresses were becoming unfashionable. However, in 1981 the first 'Scarborough Spa Express' ran to celebrate the re-opening of the towns famous Spa building. For those choosing to travel on to Scarborough, West Coast Railways would like to welcome you aboard this special steam train once again and let you re-live a little bit of history whilst experiencing a thoroughly enjoyable day out.