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Fans of steam engines are being urged to enjoy them from a safe distance when they travel across the country this summer.
Network Rail has issued a stark warning after cameras captured 'dangerous and illegal behaviour' by trainspotters attempting to get a close-up picture of fan-favourite the Flying Scotsman.
Photos taken by the train's onboard camera earlier this year showed several people trespassing on the railway to get better views of the passing train at Parlour Gates level crossing in Oakely, Hants and Odd Lane crossing in Stratfield Mortimer, Berkshire.
Network Rail has issued the warning ahead of a series of tours by much-loved steam trains, including the iconic Flying Scotsman and the White Rose, this summer.
Network Rail have urged steam train fans to stay safe this summer after the Flying Scotsman's onboard camera caught fans getting too close to the tracks in a bid to get a better view. Pictured: Trainspotters were caught both sides of the track at Odd Lane crossing in Berkshire
The Flying Scotsman (pictured) is one of a series of historic trains touring the UK this summer
The nostalgic journeys will see passengers pass through places such as Winchester, Portsmouth, Chertsey, Hounslow, Reading and Guildford.
