The closed Black Bull in Frosterley is opening for 1 weekend for the visits of Flying Scotsman to the Weardale Line.
On 13th, 14th and 15th November, the Flying Scotsman will haul morning and afternoon return services between Darlington Bank Top and Stanhope stations on the Weardale Railway.
This landmark occasion will mark the world-famous locomotive’s first-ever visit to the Weardale Railway, offering visitors a rare opportunity to see Flying Scotsman journey through the spectacular Durham Dales.
The plan is to be in The Black Bull next to Frosterley station and if possible use the following bus timetable. From Durham either the 1210 (arr Crook 1241) or 1230 (arr Crook 1301) to meet up with the 101 at 1315, which will have left Bishop Auckland Newgate Street at 1300. This gets us into Frosterley around 1340. Frosterley platform opens at 13.00pm and the afternoon run will leave Darlington at 13.40pm.
Depending on when the Flying Scotsman passes, people can either stay at Frosterley or there is the opportunity to stop at Wolsingham and Crook on the way back and still have direct connections to Durham and Bishop Auckland. Without knowing exact timings it is hard to advise any definite times for the return trip.
Platform tickets are likely needed to be purchased in advance if people want to get onto the platform at Frosterley. They're £2 each: https://weardale-railway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/83197?catID=77490&