THE world's most famous locomotive the Flying Scotsman is coming to Somerset for a full fortnight - and here is all you need to know about the visit.

The locomotive will be hauling trains on the West Somerset Railway between Tuesday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 12, with a rest day on Friday, September 8.

The locomotive is due to arrive at Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday, August 30 and depart on Wednesday, September 13.

The WSR has been selected as one of only three heritage railways to host the Flying Scotsman in 2017, following its recent overhaul and restoration completed in 2016.

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Tickets to travel on the Flying Scotsman have all sold out, but WSR says has been working hard to try and find suitable areas for people to see it if they missed out on tickets.

Frank Courtney, chairman of the Flying Scotsman organisation committee, said: "It is vital that we do our best to avoid issues on the highways and direct people to suitable spots where parking is permitted.

"We have been very fortunate that some local land owners have kindly opened their fields for car parking.

"The fields are situated either in walking distance from the stations or with fantastic opportunities to see the locomotive on the line.

"The land owners will charge £5 for each vehicle and some have even offered camping spaces for overnight parking which can be pre-arranged."

You can also access intermediate stations on the line for £2 per person, but tickets can only be purchased on the day and there is limited capacity.

However because of the large numbers expected to travel, the Minehead and Bishops Lydeard stations will be closed to all but travelling customers.

The Railway expects to have over 5,000 passengers riding behind the locomotive in the days it is running.

West Somerset Railway general manager Paul Conibeare said: “For us, the visit of the Flying Scotsman is a big part of this year’s calendar and we want the community to share in our excitement."

The Flying Scotsman was the first locomotive to officially break through the 100 miles per hour barrier, and it is now owned by the National Railway Museum, based in York.

For full details on the Flying Scotsman visit west-somerset-railway.co.uk.