A drone operator has captured this aerial footage of the Flying Scotsman making it's way from Stonehouse to Stroud.

Tom short, from Stroud (Instagram: tls_dronephotography) shot the footage as the 97 tonne locomotive thundered from London to Worcester.

The flying Scotsman was the first locomotive to reach 100mph and holds the world record for the longest non-stop run in a steam locomotive after travelling 442 miles in 1989.

Read more: 5 photos of the Flying Scotsman in Stroud.