UK - Steam in Scotland

Photographs of steam operations in Scotland ranging from the last remnants of industrial steam to present day mainline operations.

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45407 and 62005 pass the remnants of snow fences on the final part of the climb to Corrour with the Jacobite ECS returning to Carnforth (12/10/09)
45407 and 62005 pass the remnants of snow fences on the final part of the climb to Corrour with the Jacobite ECS returning to Carnforth (12/10/09)
45407 and 62005 on the ascent to Corrour with the Fort William - Carnforth ECS working (12/10/09)
45407 and 62005 on the ascent to Corrour with the Fort William - Carnforth ECS working (12/10/09)
The 2009 West Highland photo charter recreates an image from the past with steam trains crossing at Rannoch (04/10/09)
The 2009 West Highland photo charter recreates an image from the past with steam trains crossing at Rannoch (04/10/09)
K1 62005, renumbered as 62034, sits in the autumn sunshine at Rannoch as it awaits the arrival of the charter from the north (04/10/09)
K1 62005, renumbered as 62034, sits in the autumn sunshine at Rannoch as it awaits the arrival of the charter from the north (04/10/09)
K1 62005, renumbered as 62034, at Rannoch (04/10/09)
K1 62005, renumbered as 62034, at Rannoch (04/10/09)
Black 5 45407, renumbered as 44996, at Rannoch with the photo charter (04/10/09)
Black 5 45407, renumbered as 44996, at Rannoch with the photo charter (04/10/09)
K1 62034 reaches the the open expanse of the moor at the top of the climb from Rannoch (04/10/09)
K1 62034 reaches the the open expanse of the moor at the top of the climb from Rannoch (04/10/09)
K1 62034 approaching Lochan a'Chlaidheimh on Rannoch Moor (04/10/09)
K1 62034 approaching Lochan a'Chlaidheimh on Rannoch Moor (04/10/09)
A photo runpast catches a brief burst of sunshine on Rannoch Moor during the West Highland photo charter weekend (04/10/09)
A photo runpast catches a brief burst of sunshine on Rannoch Moor during the West Highland photo charter weekend (04/10/09)
After a series of runpasts, the train heads north to Corrour (04/10/09)
After a series of runpasts, the train heads north to Corrour (04/10/09)
K4 61994 approaching Corrour with the return working of the RTC railtour to Fort William and Mallaig (27/09/09)
K4 61994 approaching Corrour with the return working of the RTC railtour to Fort William and Mallaig (27/09/09)
K4 61994 storms up the climb from Cruach snow shed onto Rannoch Moor with the RTC tour to Fort William and Mallaig (26/09/09)
K4 61994 storms up the climb from Cruach snow shed onto Rannoch Moor with the RTC tour to Fort William and Mallaig (26/09/09)
60009
60009 "Union of South Africa" crossing the Tay Bridge with "The Coronation" returning from Dundee to Edinburgh (17/05/09)
60007
60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley" at Cupar with "The Coronation" to Dundee (17/05/09)
45231 bursts out of Cruach snow shed at the head of the Jacobite ECS to Fort William (14/05/09)
45231 bursts out of Cruach snow shed at the head of the Jacobite ECS to Fort William (14/05/09)
45231 and 62005 climbing onto the moor to the north of Cruach snow shed (14/05/09)
45231 and 62005 climbing onto the moor to the north of Cruach snow shed (14/05/09)
45231 and 62005 crossing the moor between Rannoch and Corrour with the Jacobite ECS to Fort William (14/05/09)
45231 and 62005 crossing the moor between Rannoch and Corrour with the Jacobite ECS to Fort William (14/05/09)
5Z62 Carnforth - Fort William with 45231 and 62005 catches the evening sun on Rannoch Moor as it heads towards Corrour (14/05/09)
5Z62 Carnforth - Fort William with 45231 and 62005 catches the evening sun on Rannoch Moor as it heads towards Corrour (14/05/09)
The last rays of the sun illuminate the northbound ECS working with 45231 and 62005 (14/05/09)
The last rays of the sun illuminate the northbound ECS working with 45231 and 62005 (14/05/09)
45407 and 45231 racing towards Carmont with the Aberdeen - Dundee leg of
45407 and 45231 racing towards Carmont with the Aberdeen - Dundee leg of "The Great Britain II" tour (12/04/09)
45407 and 45231 on
45407 and 45231 on "The Great Britain II" at Kennethmont (12/04/09)
45407 and 45231 storm up Mulben bank to Keith with the Inverness - Aberdeen leg of
45407 and 45231 storm up Mulben bank to Keith with the Inverness - Aberdeen leg of "The Great Britain II" tour (12/04/09)
K4 61994 at Clachnaharry with
K4 61994 at Clachnaharry with "The Great Britain II" returning from Kyle (11/04/09)

"The Great Britain II" reflected in Loch a'Chuilinn, Kyle line (11/04/09)
K4 61994 assaults the 1 in 50 climb up Glen Carron with
K4 61994 assaults the 1 in 50 climb up Glen Carron with "The Great Britain II" returning from Kyle (11/04/09)
45231 and 45407 at Carrbridge with the Glasgow - Inverness leg of
45231 and 45407 at Carrbridge with the Glasgow - Inverness leg of "The Great Britain II" tour (10/04/09)
On the final mile of the climb to Drumochter, 45231 and 45407 head north with
On the final mile of the climb to Drumochter, 45231 and 45407 head north with "The Great Britain II" (10/04/09)
45231 and 45407 approaching Gleneagles with
45231 and 45407 approaching Gleneagles with "The Great Britain II" tour bound for Inverness (10/04/09)
A shaft of light catches K4 61994 as it approaches North Queensferry with the ECS of the SRPS
A shaft of light catches K4 61994 as it approaches North Queensferry with the ECS of the SRPS
The Forth Circle tour hauled by K4 61994 catches the light on the foreshore near Longannet power station (05/04/09)
The Forth Circle tour hauled by K4 61994 catches the light on the foreshore near Longannet power station (05/04/09)
K4 61994
K4 61994 "The Great Marquess" running along the shoreline at Culross with the SRPS "Fife Circle" tour (05/04/09)
K4 61994
K4 61994 "The Great Marquess" near Plean with the SRPS "Fife Circle" tour (05/04/09)
A fellow photographer captures 61994 on the climb north from Kincardine (05/04/09)
A fellow photographer captures 61994 on the climb north from Kincardine (05/04/09)
K4 61994
K4 61994 "The Great Marquess" climbing past Broomknowe near Kincardine with the SRPS "Fife Circle" tour (05/04/09)
A1 60163
A1 60163 "Tornado" southbound at Markle (07/03/09)
A1 60163
A1 60163 "Tornado" and support coach at Dalmeny (07/03/09)
A1 60163
A1 60163 "Tornado" at Spittal, between Drem and Longniddry, with the "Auld Reekie Express" tour from Peterborough to Edinburgh (28/02/09)
419 and Morayshire at High Bridge, Boness and Kinneil Rly (04/01/09)
419 and Morayshire at High Bridge, Boness and Kinneil Rly (04/01/09)
419 at Boness (04/01/09)
419 at Boness (04/01/09)
76079 and 45407 take the ECS from Fort William to Carnforth across Auch viaduct (13/10/08)
76079 and 45407 take the ECS from Fort William to Carnforth across Auch viaduct (13/10/08)
West Coast Railways 37248 hauling K1 62005 leaving Rannoch bound for Fort William (13/05/08)
West Coast Railways 37248 hauling K1 62005 leaving Rannoch bound for Fort William (13/05/08)
In a panoramic view over Rannoch Moor to the mountains beyond, K4 61994 and 8F 48151 head north with a private charter to Fort William (06/05/08)
In a panoramic view over Rannoch Moor to the mountains beyond, K4 61994 and 8F 48151 head north with a private charter to Fort William (06/05/08)
K4 61994 and 8F 48151 climb north from Rannoch onto the moor with a private charter to Fort William (06/05/08)
K4 61994 and 8F 48151 climb north from Rannoch onto the moor with a private charter to Fort William (06/05/08)
8F 48151 leads K4 61994 south away from Rannoch with the return working of a private charter to Fort William (06/05/08)
8F 48151 leads K4 61994 south away from Rannoch with the return working of a private charter to Fort William (06/05/08)
Glimpsed through a decaying snow fence, 8F 48151 and K4 61994 head across the moor to the south of Rannoch (06/05/08)
Glimpsed through a decaying snow fence, 8F 48151 and K4 61994 head across the moor to the south of Rannoch (06/05/08)
A4 60009 crosses the River Tay at Perth on the rear of the Dundee - Perth section of
A4 60009 crosses the River Tay at Perth on the rear of the Dundee - Perth section of "The North Briton" tour (13/04/08)
45407 and 60009 approaching Dalnaspidal with the Perth - Inverness leg of
45407 and 60009 approaching Dalnaspidal with the Perth - Inverness leg of "The North Briton" (13/04/08)

"The North Briton" climbs past Dalnaspidal and into a snowstorm at Drumochter (13/04/08)
45407 and 60009 passing Culloden with the Perth - Inverness leg of
45407 and 60009 passing Culloden with the Perth - Inverness leg of "The North Briton" (13/04/08)
45407 reflected in the waters of Loch a'Chuillinn with the Inverness - Kyle leg of
45407 reflected in the waters of Loch a'Chuillinn with the Inverness - Kyle leg of "The North Briton" (14/04/08)
45407 crossing the bridge between Loch a'Chuillinn and Loch Achanalt (14/04/08)
45407 crossing the bridge between Loch a'Chuillinn and Loch Achanalt (14/04/08)
45407 scurries along Strath Bran with
45407 scurries along Strath Bran with "The North Briton" to Kyle (14/04/08)

"The North Briton" in Strath Bran en-route to Kyle of Lochalsh (14/04/08)
45407 climbing to Plockton with the Inverness - Kyle leg of
45407 climbing to Plockton with the Inverness - Kyle leg of "The North Briton" (14/04/08)
A few moments before it slipped to a stand, 45407 struggles up Glen Carron with
A few moments before it slipped to a stand, 45407 struggles up Glen Carron with "The North Briton" returning from Kyle to Inverness (14/04/08)
After many attempts to restart on the 1 in 50 climb, the train is split and 45407 takes the first portion to Achnasheen (14/04/08)
After many attempts to restart on the 1 in 50 climb, the train is split and 45407 takes the first portion to Achnasheen (14/04/08)
45407 climbs up Glen Carron towards Luib summit in a scene dominated by the snowcapped peak of Ben Wyvis (14/04/08)
45407 climbs up Glen Carron towards Luib summit in a scene dominated by the snowcapped peak of Ben Wyvis (14/04/08)
Having returned from Achnasheen to collect the portion of the train left behind, 45407 is stopped by a man with a red flag (14/04/08)
Having returned from Achnasheen to collect the portion of the train left behind, 45407 is stopped by a man with a red flag (14/04/08)
45407 and 60009 storm up to Slochd with the Inverness - Perth leg of
45407 and 60009 storm up to Slochd with the Inverness - Perth leg of "The North Briton" (15/04/08)
A side wind causes the exhaust to swirl as 45407 and 60009 race past Dalwhinnie with
A side wind causes the exhaust to swirl as 45407 and 60009 race past Dalwhinnie with "The North Briton" (15/04/08)
A final view of
A final view of "The North Briton" with 60009 taking the Glasgow line at Hilton Junction (15/04/08)
K4 61994 on the final half mile of the climb to Corrour with the return 1Z95 working from Fort William to Glasgow (02/09/07)
K4 61994 on the final half mile of the climb to Corrour with the return 1Z95 working from Fort William to Glasgow (02/09/07)
K4 61994 storms out of the snow shed and onto the moor with 1Z94 Glasgow - Fort William (01/09/07)
K4 61994 storms out of the snow shed and onto the moor with 1Z94 Glasgow - Fort William (01/09/07)
60009 and 61994 passing Gleneagles enroute from Perth to Thornton (14/04/07)
60009 and 61994 passing Gleneagles enroute from Perth to Thornton (14/04/07)
60009 and 61994 climb through Birnam Wood on the Inverness - Perth leg of
60009 and 61994 climb through Birnam Wood on the Inverness - Perth leg of "The Great Britain" railtour (14/04/07)
61994 and 60009 at Dalnacardoch with
61994 and 60009 at Dalnacardoch with "The Great Britain" tour (10/04/07)
K4 61994 and A4 60009 head
K4 61994 and A4 60009 head "The Great Britain" on the climb from Blair Atholl to Drumochter, seen approaching Dalnacardoch (10/04/07)
60009
60009 "Union of South Africa" at Forteviot with the Glasgow Central - Inverness leg of "The Great Britain" tour (10/04/07)
K4 61994 heading north at Forteviot enroute to Perth to pilot
K4 61994 heading north at Forteviot enroute to Perth to pilot "The Great Britain" tour over the Highland main line to Inverness with A4 60009 "Union of South Africa" (10/04/07)
45407, in the guise of 45157, leads 62005 south from Ardlui with 5Z45 Fort William - Carnforth ECS (14/10/06)
45407, in the guise of 45157, leads 62005 south from Ardlui with 5Z45 Fort William - Carnforth ECS (14/10/06)
45407 and 62005 crossing Auch viaduct with 5Z45 Fort William - Carnforth ECS (14/10/06)
45407 and 62005 crossing Auch viaduct with 5Z45 Fort William - Carnforth ECS (14/10/06)
48151 heads south after the water stop at Crianlarich with the Jacobite Steam Express (02/09/06)
48151 heads south after the water stop at Crianlarich with the Jacobite Steam Express (02/09/06)
48151 crossing Auch Glen in heavy drizzle with the Fort William - Carlisle leg of the Jacobite Steam Express (02/09/06)
48151 crossing Auch Glen in heavy drizzle with the Fort William - Carlisle leg of the Jacobite Steam Express (02/09/06)
The rain engulfs the Jacobite Steam Express on the twisting climb onto Rannoch Moor (01/09/06)
The rain engulfs the Jacobite Steam Express on the twisting climb onto Rannoch Moor (01/09/06)
Heading into a rain shower and with a rainbow in its wake, 45407 climbs onto the moor with the Glasgow - Fort William leg of The Jacobite Steam Express (01/09/06)
Heading into a rain shower and with a rainbow in its wake, 45407 climbs onto the moor with the Glasgow - Fort William leg of The Jacobite Steam Express (01/09/06)
A brief burst of sun catches 45407 on the climb onto the moor north of Rannoch with the Glasgow - Fort William leg of the Jacobite Steam Express (01/09/06)
A brief burst of sun catches 45407 on the climb onto the moor north of Rannoch with the Glasgow - Fort William leg of the Jacobite Steam Express (01/09/06)
45407 heading north from Rannoch with the Glasgow - Fort William leg of the Jacobite Steam Express (01/09/06)
45407 heading north from Rannoch with the Glasgow - Fort William leg of the Jacobite Steam Express (01/09/06)
B1 61264 crossing Rannoch Moor with the Carnforth - Fort William ECS (25/05/06)
B1 61264 crossing Rannoch Moor with the Carnforth - Fort William ECS (25/05/06)
B1 61264 and the ECS from Carnforth to Fort William emerging from the snow shed to the north of Rannoch (25/05/06)
B1 61264 and the ECS from Carnforth to Fort William emerging from the snow shed to the north of Rannoch (25/05/06)
Black 5 45407 in the guise of 44996 crossing Gleann viaduct on the Horseshoe Curve with the ECS south from Fort William   (17/10/05)
Black 5 45407 in the guise of 44996 crossing Gleann viaduct on the Horseshoe Curve with the ECS south from Fort William (17/10/05)
B1 61264 south of Rannoch en-route from Fort William to Glasgow   (04 /09/05)
B1 61264 south of Rannoch en-route from Fort William to Glasgow (04 /09/05)
45407 with a Glasgow - Fort William special heading onto the moor to the north of Rannoch   (03/09/05)
45407 with a Glasgow - Fort William special heading onto the moor to the north of Rannoch (03/09/05)
61264 and 62005 head north from Rannoch with ECS to Fort William
61264 and 62005 head north from Rannoch with ECS to Fort William
B1 61264 and K1 62005 head north onto the moor to the north of Rannoch
B1 61264 and K1 62005 head north onto the moor to the north of Rannoch
B1 61264 approaching Rannoch with a photo charter returning from Crianlarich to Fort William
B1 61264 approaching Rannoch with a photo charter returning from Crianlarich to Fort William
B1 61264 with an Aberdeen - Inverness special on the double track between Insch and Kennethmont
B1 61264 with an Aberdeen - Inverness special on the double track between Insch and Kennethmont
75014 heading north on the Highland main line near Dalnamein
75014 heading north on the Highland main line near Dalnamein
48151 catches the sun near Achanalt returning to Inverness from Kyle of Lochalsh
48151 catches the sun near Achanalt returning to Inverness from Kyle of Lochalsh
75014 darkens the sky on the last part of the climb to Slochd with a southbound special
75014 darkens the sky on the last part of the climb to Slochd with a southbound special
60532 Blue Peter crosses Montrose Basin returning from Aberdeen
60532 Blue Peter crosses Montrose Basin returning from Aberdeen
60532 Blue Peter at Laurencekirk enroute to Aberdeen
60532 Blue Peter at Laurencekirk enroute to Aberdeen
60532 Blue Peter at Lunan Bay, south of Montrose, with a special to Aberdeen in 1996
60532 Blue Peter at Lunan Bay, south of Montrose, with a special to Aberdeen in 1996
60532 Blue Peter approaches Gleneagles bound for Aberdeen
60532 Blue Peter approaches Gleneagles bound for Aberdeen
Black 5 44871 near Gartly with an Elgin - Aberdeen working
Black 5 44871 near Gartly with an Elgin - Aberdeen working
60532 heading south from Stirling
60532 heading south from Stirling
8F 48151 glinting in the evening light at Fort William depot
8F 48151 glinting in the evening light at Fort William depot
48151 runs tender first above Loch Eilt returning from Mallaig
48151 runs tender first above Loch Eilt returning from Mallaig
8F 48151 opens up on the climb from Glenfinnan viaduct towards the station
8F 48151 opens up on the climb from Glenfinnan viaduct towards the station
K1 2005 near Lochailort on the Mallaig line
K1 2005 near Lochailort on the Mallaig line
K4 3442 leads K1 2005 on the climb from Loch Eilt to Glenfinnan (10th August 1994)
K4 3442 leads K1 2005 on the climb from Loch Eilt to Glenfinnan (10th August 1994)
K4 3442 and K1 2005 at Rannoch with the West Highland centenary special (7th August 1994)
K4 3442 and K1 2005 at Rannoch with the West Highland centenary special (7th August 1994)
With the waters of Allt a Ghiubhais in the foreground, K1 2005 leaves Glenfinnan bound for Mallaig
With the waters of Allt a Ghiubhais in the foreground, K1 2005 leaves Glenfinnan bound for Mallaig
44871 working hard on the climb from Loch Treig towards Corrour (30/10/93)
44871 working hard on the climb from Loch Treig towards Corrour (30/10/93)
With one of a series of specials along the E&G, 60532 Blue Peter races through Linlithgow (10th October 1993)
With one of a series of specials along the E&G, 60532 Blue Peter races through Linlithgow (10th October 1993)
60009 at Seggieden to the east of Perth
60009 at Seggieden to the east of Perth
Crossing Garbh Ghaoir, K1 2005 heads south from Rannoch (7th November 1992)
Crossing Garbh Ghaoir, K1 2005 heads south from Rannoch (7th November 1992)
K1 2005 between Arisaig and Morar with the Royal Scotsman
K1 2005 between Arisaig and Morar with the Royal Scotsman
44871 at Meikle Cantly near Keith with an Aberdeen - Elgin special (6th September 1992)
44871 at Meikle Cantly near Keith with an Aberdeen - Elgin special (6th September 1992)
K4 3442 and K1 2005 at Loch Eilt on the Mallaig line (9th August 1994)
K4 3442 and K1 2005 at Loch Eilt on the Mallaig line (9th August 1994)
44871 is seen near Oyne with a Aberdeen - Elgin special (26th July 1992)
44871 is seen near Oyne with a Aberdeen - Elgin special (26th July 1992)
5407 returning tender first from Mallaig above the southern shore of Loch Eilt (30th September 1991)
5407 returning tender first from Mallaig above the southern shore of Loch Eilt (30th September 1991)
44871 climbing towards Beasdale heading for Mallaig (21st July 1991)
44871 climbing towards Beasdale heading for Mallaig (21st July 1991)
60009 Osprey at Walnut Grove on a gloomy day in March 1991
60009 Osprey at Walnut Grove on a gloomy day in March 1991
60009 Osprey climbs towards North Queensferry (4th March 1990)
60009 Osprey climbs towards North Queensferry (4th March 1990)
3442 is reflected in the River Lochy leaving Fort William for Mallaig (25th July 1989)
3442 is reflected in the River Lochy leaving Fort William for Mallaig (25th July 1989)
K4 3442 The Great Marquess propels its stock out of Fort William station (15th July 1989)
K4 3442 The Great Marquess propels its stock out of Fort William station (15th July 1989)
44871 at Borrodale summit heading for Mallaig (2nd July 1989)
44871 at Borrodale summit heading for Mallaig (2nd July 1989)
44871 with a Royal Scotsman above Loch Eilt (14th June 1989)
44871 with a Royal Scotsman above Loch Eilt (14th June 1989)
2005 pulls away from Roy Bridge returning south from Fort William (19th November 1988)
2005 pulls away from Roy Bridge returning south from Fort William (19th November 1988)
K4 3442 runs alongside Loch Eil near Fassfern
K4 3442 runs alongside Loch Eil near Fassfern