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The "West Highland Statesman" approaches Rannoch on the return leg from Fort William to Leicester (11/10/09)
67030 leading 1Z59 Fort William - London Euston
67030 leading 1Z59 Fort William - London Euston "Three Peaks Special" over Rannoch Moor (19/09/09)
37670 and 37401 in Glen Falloch with 1Z67 returning from Oban to Workington (22/08/09)
37670 and 37401 in Glen Falloch with 1Z67 returning from Oban to Workington (22/08/09)
37670/401 crest the summit in Glen Lochy with 1Z67 Oban - Workington (22/08/09)
37670/401 crest the summit in Glen Lochy with 1Z67 Oban - Workington (22/08/09)
37670 and 37401 power away from Tyndrum Lower with 1Z66 Workington - Oban (22/08/09)
37670 and 37401 power away from Tyndrum Lower with 1Z66 Workington - Oban (22/08/09)
37670 and 37401 between Insch and Kennethmont with a Northern Belle excursion from Aberdeen to Kyle (09/08/09)
37670 and 37401 between Insch and Kennethmont with a Northern Belle excursion from Aberdeen to Kyle (09/08/09)
D1015 returning south from Inverness climbing past Clatchard Quarry, above Newburgh and the River Tay (21/06/09)
D1015 returning south from Inverness climbing past Clatchard Quarry, above Newburgh and the River Tay (21/06/09)
D1015 pauses at Dingwall with the
D1015 pauses at Dingwall with the "Western Chieftain" tour returning to Inverness (20/06/09)
D1015 at Garve with the return working of the
D1015 at Garve with the return working of the "Western Chieftain" from Kyle (20/06/09)
D1015 and the
D1015 and the "Western Chieftain" leaving Achnasheen on the return leg from Kyle to Inverness (20/06/09)
D1015 waits at Strathcarron on its return journey from Kyle of Lochalsh (20/06/09)
D1015 waits at Strathcarron on its return journey from Kyle of Lochalsh (20/06/09)
D1015 returning from Kyle approaches Attadale with the
D1015 returning from Kyle approaches Attadale with the "Western Chieftain" tour (20/06/09)
D1015
D1015 "Western Champion" on 1Z52 Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh at Plockton (20/06/09)
D1015 passes the distillery at Dalwhinnie as it heads the
D1015 passes the distillery at Dalwhinnie as it heads the "Western Chieftain" tour en-route to Inverness (19/06/09)
D1015 at Kingswood Crossing at the top of the climb from Murthly (19/06/09)
D1015 at Kingswood Crossing at the top of the climb from Murthly (19/06/09)
D1015 passing Forteviot with the
D1015 passing Forteviot with the "Western Chieftain" tour from Bristol to Inverness (19/06/09)
47787 and the Edinburgh - Keith
47787 and the Edinburgh - Keith "Royal Scotsman" pass Stonehaven golf course (01/06/09)
47804 leading an SRPS tour from North Berwick to Kyle of Lochalsh past Loch a'Chuillin (30/05/09)
47804 leading an SRPS tour from North Berwick to Kyle of Lochalsh past Loch a'Chuillin (30/05/09)
Returning from Kyle, the SRPS tour from North Berwick runs along the shore of Loch Carron at Portchullin (30/05/09)
Returning from Kyle, the SRPS tour from North Berwick runs along the shore of Loch Carron at Portchullin (30/05/09)
47826 leads the SRPS North Berwick - Kyle of Lochalsh tour back through Strath Bran (30/05/09)
47826 leads the SRPS North Berwick - Kyle of Lochalsh tour back through Strath Bran (30/05/09)
SRPS tour returning from Kyle to Drem passes Loch a'Chuillin (30/05/09)
SRPS tour returning from Kyle to Drem passes Loch a'Chuillin (30/05/09)
47826 at Garve with the returning SRPS North Berwick - Kyle of Lochalsh tour (30/05/09)
47826 at Garve with the returning SRPS North Berwick - Kyle of Lochalsh tour (30/05/09)
47826 at Garve (30/05/09)
47826 at Garve (30/05/09)
47826 powers away from Kingussie with the returning SRPS tour from Kyle of Lochalsh (30/05/09)
47826 powers away from Kingussie with the returning SRPS tour from Kyle of Lochalsh (30/05/09)
47804 on the rear of the SRPS stock returning from Kyle of Lochalsh heading south from Kingussie (30/05/09)
47804 on the rear of the SRPS stock returning from Kyle of Lochalsh heading south from Kingussie (30/05/09)
37670 and 37401 running through Glen Spean with a SRPS tour to Mallaig (09/05/09)
37670 and 37401 running through Glen Spean with a SRPS tour to Mallaig (09/05/09)
37401 leading a SRPS tour to Mallaig on the climb to Beasdale (09/05/09)
37401 leading a SRPS tour to Mallaig on the climb to Beasdale (09/05/09)
37670 with the return working of a SRPS tour to Mallaig at Loch Dubh (09/05/09)
37670 with the return working of a SRPS tour to Mallaig at Loch Dubh (09/05/09)
37670 approaching Glenfinnan with a SRPS tour returning from Mallaig (09/05/09)
37670 approaching Glenfinnan with a SRPS tour returning from Mallaig (09/05/09)
37401 on a SRPS tour in a panoramic view alongside Loch Eil (09/05/09)
37401 on a SRPS tour in a panoramic view alongside Loch Eil (09/05/09)
37401 at Banavie swing bridge with a SRPS Mallaig tour (09/05/09)
37401 at Banavie swing bridge with a SRPS Mallaig tour (09/05/09)
37670 and 37401 in Glen Spean with the return working of a SRPS tour to Mallaig (09/05/09)
37670 and 37401 in Glen Spean with the return working of a SRPS tour to Mallaig (09/05/09)
47787 on the clifftops at Muchalls with 1H79 Edinburgh - Keith
47787 on the clifftops at Muchalls with 1H79 Edinburgh - Keith "Royal Scotsman" (08/05/09)
37706 and 37676 heading south at Prestonpans (07/03/09)
37706 and 37676 heading south at Prestonpans (07/03/09)
37706 and 37676 at Prestonpans with the Celtic Growler tour to Edinburgh and Perth (07/03/09)
37706 and 37676 at Prestonpans with the Celtic Growler tour to Edinburgh and Perth (07/03/09)
40145 races north at Abington with 1Z47 CFPS tour from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh (03/01/09)
40145 races north at Abington with 1Z47 CFPS tour from Rawtenstall to Edinburgh (03/01/09)
37401 and 37417 climb above Newburgh and the River Tay with the 1Z25 Inverness - Edinburgh leg of
37401 and 37417 climb above Newburgh and the River Tay with the 1Z25 Inverness - Edinburgh leg of "The Autumn Highlander" (20/10/08)
37417 leading 37401 on the Aberdeen - Boness ECS working of the SRPS stock, seen south of Stonehaven (15/09/08)
37417 leading 37401 on the Aberdeen - Boness ECS working of the SRPS stock, seen south of Stonehaven (15/09/08)
37401 and 37417 approaching Kennethmont with the SRPS tour from Aberdeen to Kyle (14/09/08)
37401 and 37417 approaching Kennethmont with the SRPS tour from Aberdeen to Kyle (14/09/08)
37401 and 37417 race through Stonehaven with the ECS for the following day's SRPS tour from Aberdeen to Kyle (13/09/08)
37401 and 37417 race through Stonehaven with the ECS for the following day's SRPS tour from Aberdeen to Kyle (13/09/08)
37248 leads a SRPS tour to Fort William and Mallaig through Glen Spean (06/09/08)
37248 leads a SRPS tour to Fort William and Mallaig through Glen Spean (06/09/08)
47804 powers up to Fersit with the return working of a SRPS tour to Mallaig (06/09/08)
47804 powers up to Fersit with the return working of a SRPS tour to Mallaig (06/09/08)
37248 on the climb above Loch Eilt with a SRPS tour returning from Mallaig (06/09/08)
37248 on the climb above Loch Eilt with a SRPS tour returning from Mallaig (06/09/08)
47804 leads a SRPS tour to Mallaig over the causeway at Loch Eilt (06/09/08)
47804 leads a SRPS tour to Mallaig over the causeway at Loch Eilt (06/09/08)
57601 on 2Z28 Aberdeen - Carlisle taking inspection saloon 999506 back south after a visit to Aberdeen Waterloo (28/08/08)
57601 on 2Z28 Aberdeen - Carlisle taking inspection saloon 999506 back south after a visit to Aberdeen Waterloo (28/08/08)
37417 and 37422 with 1Z37 Aberdeen - Dunrobin
37417 and 37422 with 1Z37 Aberdeen - Dunrobin "Northern Belle" near Wardhouse on the double track between Insch and Kennethmont (10/08/08)
55022 on SRPS Railtours'
55022 on SRPS Railtours' "The Highland Fling" in Glen Spean en-route to Fort William and Mallaig (24/05/08)
55022 approaching Glenfinnan with SRPS Railtours'
55022 approaching Glenfinnan with SRPS Railtours' "The Highland Fling" (24/05/08)
In a cloud of exhaust, 55022 climbs Beasdale bank with SRPS
In a cloud of exhaust, 55022 climbs Beasdale bank with SRPS "The Highland Fling" from North Berwick to Mallaig (24/05/08)
37248 crossing Arnibol viaduct with the return working of SRPS
37248 crossing Arnibol viaduct with the return working of SRPS "The Highland Fling" from Mallaig (24/05/08)
Returning from Mallaig, 37248 leads
Returning from Mallaig, 37248 leads "The Highland Fling" onto Banavie swing bridge (24/05/08)
55022 brings up the rear as the return leg of SRPS Railtours'
55022 brings up the rear as the return leg of SRPS Railtours' "The Highland Fling" crosses the swing bridge at Banavie (24/05/08)
55022 and 37248 on 1Z22 Mallaig - North Berwick at Loch Treig (24/05/08)
55022 and 37248 on 1Z22 Mallaig - North Berwick at Loch Treig (24/05/08)
47804 on 1H79 Edinburgh - Keith Royal Scotsman at Inverkeilor (05/05/08)
47804 on 1H79 Edinburgh - Keith Royal Scotsman at Inverkeilor (05/05/08)
40145 heading north from Dalwhinnie with 1Z40 SRPS Linlithgow - Inverness (22/09/07)
40145 heading north from Dalwhinnie with 1Z40 SRPS Linlithgow - Inverness (22/09/07)
40145 at Culloden with 1Z40 SRPS Linlithgow - Inverness (22/09/07)
40145 at Culloden with 1Z40 SRPS Linlithgow - Inverness (22/09/07)
40145 at Kennethmont with 1Z42 Inverness - Linlithgow via Aberdeen (22/09/07)
40145 at Kennethmont with 1Z42 Inverness - Linlithgow via Aberdeen (22/09/07)
In heavy rain, 47804 leads Grampian Railtours' trip from Aberdeen to Dunrobin near Wardhouse (16/09/07)
In heavy rain, 47804 leads Grampian Railtours' trip from Aberdeen to Dunrobin near Wardhouse (16/09/07)
67029 heading south at Stonehaven with the 1Z31 circular tour from Aberdeen (05/09/07)
67029 heading south at Stonehaven with the 1Z31 circular tour from Aberdeen (05/09/07)
67029 takes 5Z31 ECS north for a charter from Aberdeen, seen at Aquhirie south of Stonehaven (05/09/07)
67029 takes 5Z31 ECS north for a charter from Aberdeen, seen at Aquhirie south of Stonehaven (05/09/07)
40145 emerges from Cruach snow shed onto Rannoch Moor with the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
40145 emerges from Cruach snow shed onto Rannoch Moor with the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
40145 climbing the last few yards onto the moor to the north of Rannoch with the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
40145 climbing the last few yards onto the moor to the north of Rannoch with the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
57601 brings up the rear of the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
57601 brings up the rear of the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
57601 on the head of the SRPS tour returning from Fort William to Carlisle on the moor between Corrour and Rannoch (25/08/07)
57601 on the head of the SRPS tour returning from Fort William to Carlisle on the moor between Corrour and Rannoch (25/08/07)
57601 passing Lochan a'Chlaidheimh on the moor to the north of Rannoch with the return working of an SRPS Carlisle - Fort William tour (25/08/07)
57601 passing Lochan a'Chlaidheimh on the moor to the north of Rannoch with the return working of an SRPS Carlisle - Fort William tour (25/08/07)
40145 on the rear of the return working of the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
40145 on the rear of the return working of the SRPS tour from Carlisle to Fort William (25/08/07)
SRPS tour with 40145 on the rear returning from Fort William to Carlisle begins the descent off the moor to Rannoch (25/08/07)
SRPS tour with 40145 on the rear returning from Fort William to Carlisle begins the descent off the moor to Rannoch (25/08/07)
The Royal Scotsman descending from Cruach snow shed with 47854 on the rear and 33029 leading (25/08/07)
The Royal Scotsman descending from Cruach snow shed with 47854 on the rear and 33029 leading (25/08/07)
37422 and 37410 approaching Huntly station with Northern Belle 1Z70 Aberdeen - Dunrobin (12/08/07)
37422 and 37410 approaching Huntly station with Northern Belle 1Z70 Aberdeen - Dunrobin (12/08/07)
57601 and the Royal Scotsman catch the last of the evening sun as they head south at Montrose (26/06/07)
57601 and the Royal Scotsman catch the last of the evening sun as they head south at Montrose (26/06/07)
40145 pulling away from Pitlochry with SRPS Railtour's 1Z73 Wick - Linlithgow (23/06/07)
40145 pulling away from Pitlochry with SRPS Railtour's 1Z73 Wick - Linlithgow (23/06/07)
40145 brightens a rather dull evening at Pitlochry with the return working of SRPS Railtour's trip to Wick and Thurso as a late running Inverness bound HST approaches (23/07/06)
40145 brightens a rather dull evening at Pitlochry with the return working of SRPS Railtour's trip to Wick and Thurso as a late running Inverness bound HST approaches (23/07/06)
47854 and the Royal Scotsman (1H81 Kyle - Carrbridge) at Loch a'Chuilinn (09/06/07)
47854 and the Royal Scotsman (1H81 Kyle - Carrbridge) at Loch a'Chuilinn (09/06/07)
37410 and 37406 at Loch Gowan with the Inverness - Kyle leg of The Orcadian (09/06/07)
37410 and 37406 at Loch Gowan with the Inverness - Kyle leg of The Orcadian (09/06/07)
37410 and 37406 with the Inverness - Kyle leg of The Orcadian passing Attadale (09/06/07)
37410 and 37406 with the Inverness - Kyle leg of The Orcadian passing Attadale (09/06/07)
37406 and 37410 between Achnasheen and Achanalt with 1Z30 Kyle - Inverness (09/06/07)
37406 and 37410 between Achnasheen and Achanalt with 1Z30 Kyle - Inverness (09/06/07)
37406 and 37410 seen across Loch Gowan near Achnasheen with 1Z30 Kyle - Inverness (09/06/07)
37406 and 37410 seen across Loch Gowan near Achnasheen with 1Z30 Kyle - Inverness (09/06/07)
47854 with the Royal Scotsman from Edinburgh to Keith heading north between Carmont and Stonehaven (07/06/07)
47854 with the Royal Scotsman from Edinburgh to Keith heading north between Carmont and Stonehaven (07/06/07)
57601 leading
57601 leading "The Great Britain" railtour south between Whitemoss and Auchterarder (14/04/07)
47703 with 1Z47 Preston - Aberdeen charter at Auquhirie to the south of Stonehaven (09/12/06)
47703 with 1Z47 Preston - Aberdeen charter at Auquhirie to the south of Stonehaven (09/12/06)
40145 with the Inverness - Edinburgh leg of the Autumn Highlander at Luncarty on the approach to Perth (09/10/06)
40145 with the Inverness - Edinburgh leg of the Autumn Highlander at Luncarty on the approach to Perth (09/10/06)
40145 and 50022 climb above the Tay on the Perth - Ladybank line with 1Z25 Inverness - Edinburgh (09/10/06)
40145 and 50022 climb above the Tay on the Perth - Ladybank line with 1Z25 Inverness - Edinburgh (09/10/06)
55022 leads SRPS Railtours 'The Moray Mint' forming 1Z55 Linlithgow - Inverness at Crubenmore (23/09/06)
55022 leads SRPS Railtours 'The Moray Mint' forming 1Z55 Linlithgow - Inverness at Crubenmore (23/09/06)
55022 climbs through Culloden with 1Z55 Linlithgow - Inverness (23/09/06)
55022 climbs through Culloden with 1Z55 Linlithgow - Inverness (23/09/06)
55022 approaching Insch with 1Z56 Inverness - Linlithgow (23/09/06)
55022 approaching Insch with 1Z56 Inverness - Linlithgow (23/09/06)
57601 leads 1Z79 Royal Scotsman (Edinburgh - Keith) at Mill of Muchalls, between Stonehaven and Aberdeen (12/09/06)
57601 leads 1Z79 Royal Scotsman (Edinburgh - Keith) at Mill of Muchalls, between Stonehaven and Aberdeen (12/09/06)
67030 with 1Z67 Aberdeen - Arrochar (Grampian Tours) at Fetteresso, south of Stonehaven (27/08/06)
67030 with 1Z67 Aberdeen - Arrochar (Grampian Tours) at Fetteresso, south of Stonehaven (27/08/06)
67029 makes a fine sight on a dull day on 1Z48 Aberdeen - Alnmouth VSOE Northern Belle, seen south of Stonehaven (20/08/06)
67029 makes a fine sight on a dull day on 1Z48 Aberdeen - Alnmouth VSOE Northern Belle, seen south of Stonehaven (20/08/06)
37406 and 37417 lead 1Z54 Edinburgh - Oban on a Northern Belle excursion from London Victoria at Glen Cononish, between Crianlarich and Tyndrum Lower (13/08/06)
37406 and 37417 lead 1Z54 Edinburgh - Oban on a Northern Belle excursion from London Victoria at Glen Cononish, between Crianlarich and Tyndrum Lower (13/08/06)
47709 leading 1Z21 Dumbarton - Inverness on Hertfordshire Railtours's Blue Pullman tour of the Highlands, seen approaching Stonehaven (08/07/06)
47709 leading 1Z21 Dumbarton - Inverness on Hertfordshire Railtours's Blue Pullman tour of the Highlands, seen approaching Stonehaven (08/07/06)
50028 and 50049 lead The Orcadian through Gleneagles on 1Z23 Inverness - Swindon (19/06/06)
50028 and 50049 lead The Orcadian through Gleneagles on 1Z23 Inverness - Swindon (19/06/06)
37214 prepares to take the Royal Scotsman from Crianlarich to Taynuilt (04/06/06)
37214 prepares to take the Royal Scotsman from Crianlarich to Taynuilt (04/06/06)
47851 takes the Royal Scotsman over County March bound for Crianlarich (04/06/06)
47851 takes the Royal Scotsman over County March bound for Crianlarich (04/06/06)
47245 leads 1Z46 SRPS North Berwick - Mallaig  away from Rannoch (06/05/06)
47245 leads 1Z46 SRPS North Berwick - Mallaig away from Rannoch (06/05/06)
47703 hauling 47709 on 1Z28 Hertfordshire Railtours Blue Pullman Easter Highlander tour at Clatchard on the Perth - Ladybank line (17/04/06)
47703 hauling 47709 on 1Z28 Hertfordshire Railtours Blue Pullman Easter Highlander tour at Clatchard on the Perth - Ladybank line (17/04/06)
47709 and 47712 lead the Blue Pullman set off the Ladybank line approaching Hilton Junction with Hertfordshire Railtours Easter Highlander (14/04/06)
47709 and 47712 lead the Blue Pullman set off the Ladybank line approaching Hilton Junction with Hertfordshire Railtours Easter Highlander (14/04/06)
47709/712 and the Blue Pullman set approach Stanley with Hertfordshire Railtours Easter Highlander (14/04/06)
47709/712 and the Blue Pullman set approach Stanley with Hertfordshire Railtours Easter Highlander (14/04/06)
40145 with a railtour bound for Kyle of Lochalsh seen between Oyne and Insch   (28/08/05)
40145 with a railtour bound for Kyle of Lochalsh seen between Oyne and Insch (28/08/05)
40145 at Loch a'Chuillinn on the Kyle line   (28/08/05)
40145 at Loch a'Chuillinn on the Kyle line (28/08/05)
40145 runs round at Kyle of Lochalsh   (28/08/05)
40145 runs round at Kyle of Lochalsh (28/08/05)
47826 in Monessie Gorge with an SRPS tour to Mallaig (6th August 2005)
47826 in Monessie Gorge with an SRPS tour to Mallaig (6th August 2005)
47826 on new ground as it powers up Beasdale bank with an SRPS tour bound for Mallaig (6th August 2005)
47826 on new ground as it powers up Beasdale bank with an SRPS tour bound for Mallaig (6th August 2005)
The evening light at Rannoch illuminates 47826 with the return working of an SRPS tour (6th August 2005)
The evening light at Rannoch illuminates 47826 with the return working of an SRPS tour (6th August 2005)
WCRC 37261 Loch Arkaig sits at Rannoch (6th August 2005)
WCRC 37261 Loch Arkaig sits at Rannoch (6th August 2005)
31190 leads 37261 with the Royal Scotsman at Limpet Mill, north of Stonehaven (26th June 2005)
31190 leads 37261 with the Royal Scotsman at Limpet Mill, north of Stonehaven (26th June 2005)
The 3 Peaks special in Glen Falloch with 67009 at the helm (25th June 2005)
The 3 Peaks special in Glen Falloch with 67009 at the helm (25th June 2005)
37401 leads an SRPS tour to Mallaig up Beasdale bank (11th June 2005)
37401 leads an SRPS tour to Mallaig up Beasdale bank (11th June 2005)
37401 and 37416 climb to the summit at County March with the return working of an SRPS tour (11th June 2005)
37401 and 37416 climb to the summit at County March with the return working of an SRPS tour (11th June 2005)
37401 and 37416 drop down through Glen Falloch with a SRPS tour (11th June 2005)
37401 and 37416 drop down through Glen Falloch with a SRPS tour (11th June 2005)
47854 with the Royal Scotsman passes Newtonhill, south of Aberdeen (31st May 2005)
47854 with the Royal Scotsman passes Newtonhill, south of Aberdeen (31st May 2005)
47854 and 37261 north of Stonehaven with a northbound Royal Scotsman (21 May 05)
47854 and 37261 north of Stonehaven with a northbound Royal Scotsman (21 May 05)
47854 and 37261 with a northbound Royal Scotsman at Aquhirie, south of Stonehaven (17 May 05)
47854 and 37261 with a northbound Royal Scotsman at Aquhirie, south of Stonehaven (17 May 05)
31190 and 37261 take the Royal Scotsman north from Rannoch (14 May 05)
31190 and 37261 take the Royal Scotsman north from Rannoch (14 May 05)
31602 and 31190 lead the Royal Scotsman past Greenhill Upper (30 Apr 05)
31602 and 31190 lead the Royal Scotsman past Greenhill Upper (30 Apr 05)
47854 and 37197 take the Royal Scotsman past Clatchard on the Perth-Ladybank line (24 Apr 05)
47854 and 37197 take the Royal Scotsman past Clatchard on the Perth-Ladybank line (24 Apr 05)
50049 leads Pathfinder Railtour's Monarch of the Glen tour southbound between Corrour and Rannoch (06/03/05)
50049 leads Pathfinder Railtour's Monarch of the Glen tour southbound between Corrour and Rannoch (06/03/05)
Class 50's top and tail the return working of a Pathfinder Railtours trip across Rannoch Moor (6th March 2005)
Class 50's top and tail the return working of a Pathfinder Railtours trip across Rannoch Moor (6th March 2005)
50031 catches the late afternoon sun at Wormit with the Pathfinder tour to Dundee (6th March 2005)
50031 catches the late afternoon sun at Wormit with the Pathfinder tour to Dundee (6th March 2005)
50049 climbs to Glenfinnan with Pathfinder Railtours trip to Mallaig (05/03/05)
50049 climbs to Glenfinnan with Pathfinder Railtours trip to Mallaig (05/03/05)
50049 leads Pathfinder Railtours trip to Mallaig up the 1 in 49 Beasdale Bank (05/03/05)
50049 leads Pathfinder Railtours trip to Mallaig up the 1 in 49 Beasdale Bank (05/03/05)