of Monty Python fame recalls frequently visiting Retford station as a youngster for train spotting, as it was in easy reach of his home city of Sheffield and provided access to legendary locomotives like the Flying Scotsman running on the East Coast Main Line. See also Listed buildings in Retford References Dow, G., (1959) Great Central, Volume One: The Progenitors (1813-1863) , Shepperton: Ian Allan Ltd. External links Railway stations in Nottinghamshire DfT Category C2 stations Former Great Northern Railway stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1849 Railway stations served by Hull Trains Northern franchise railway stations Railway stations served by London North Eastern Railway Retford 1849 establishments in England