2. Railways

Beattock to Druimuachdar - A tale of two summits

Black 8 2-8-0 48151 was booked to run from Carnforth to Inverness to position the loco for its part in the Great Britain Railtour and to haul a private charter wedding special for a very rich man with no dress sense. His bride, so the published photos showed, was just as lacking in the fashion department. But the movement provided a good day out chasing the train over Beattock and Druimuachdar Summits. 13/3/07
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    The regulator is opened to gain some speed to enter the station to cross a southbound service train.
    The tall up starter still retains its finial which is a rarety these days. 48151 passes the small Highland Railwat built signalbox as it enters the station loop.
    A short move just to the north on Inver Tunnel and the southbound service train passes in glorious late afternoon sunshine. 170395 forms 1B34 1441 Inverness to Edinburgh.