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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 Inverness to London HST crossed the steam tour at Pitlochry and now the line to Blair Atholl is clear for the northbound steam working.
    After Blair Atholl the 19 mile climb to Druimuachdar Summit starts. The gruelling slog at a ruling gradient of 1 in 70 was known as "The Hill" in steam days.
    The hut to the left is where Dalanraoch signalbox stood.