2. Railways

Steam on the Highland Main Line

The Highland Main Line has always been a test for Railwaymen and the prospect of steam over the route brings out the challenge for the crews and the photographers. Here are numerous trips in both directions with many different classes of locomotive.
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    The train is recorded again between Crubenmore and Dalwhinnie and is climbing at 1 in 100 for Druimuachdar Summit so south bound trains are having to really work.
    The climb to Druimuachdar has pulled up to 1 in 80 to the south of Dalwhinnie near to Balsporran Cottages (the white houses just north of the Summit with B&B on the gable end) and 75014 and 61264 are going well in the climb.
    This location is Guay between Pitlochry and Blair Athol. The sun shines as the pair approach at speed on level track. The A9 road is on the other side of the line.