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 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.
    After several minutes, more than was expected, 48151 bursts out of Inver Tunnel and the bridge taking the A9 over the road. If it had been a few minutes sooner the light would have been slightly better.