From the land of 2H80 http://2h80.fotopic.net/ 54 rows en-gb 60 RS174 - SRPS Paisley - Kyle http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1760210.html WCRC/SRPS 1Z47 ~ 05:08 Paisley G.S. - Kyle 1Z94 ~ 16:13 Kyle - Paisley G.S. 47826 / 47786 t+t Saturday 26 September 2009: WCRC/SRPS 1Z47 ~ 05:08 Paisley G.S. - Kyle 1Z94 ~ 16:13 Kyle - Paisley G.S. 47826 / 47786 t+t

47826 leads 1Z47 into Strathcarron. 1Z47 departs Strathcarron behind 47826. 1Z47 departs Strathcarron behind 47826. 47786 'Roy Castle OBE' storms past Drumbuie with 1Z94.

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]]> Sat Sep 26 2009 RS175 - SRPS Aberdeen - Kyle http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1741844.html WCRC/SRPS 1Z53 ~ 08:45 Aberdeen - Kyle 1Z54 ~ 16:55 Kyle - Aberdeen 47787 / 47760 t+t Sunday 16 August 2009: WCRC/SRPS 1Z53 ~ 08:45 Aberdeen - Kyle 1Z54 ~ 16:55 Kyle - Aberdeen 47787 / 47760 t+t

47787 in the Down in Kyle, after arrival with 1Z53. 47787 in the Down in Kyle, after arrival with 1Z53. 47787 in the Down in Kyle, after arrival with 1Z53. 47760 climbs towards Achnashellach with 1Z54. 47760 climbs towards Achnashellach with 1Z54.

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]]> Sun Aug 16 2009 RS176 - Northern Belle http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1738770.html DBS/Northern Belle. 1Z27 ~ 08:45 Aberdeen - Kyle 1Z28 ~ 16:57 Kyle - Aberdeen 37670 / 37401 both legs, after some serious shunting at Kyle. Sunday 9 August 2009: DBS/Northern Belle. 1Z27 ~ 08:45 Aberdeen - Kyle 1Z28 ~ 16:57 Kyle - Aberdeen 37670 / 37401 both legs, after some serious shunting at Kyle.

37670/37401 pass Craig Highland Farm with 1Z27, the 08:45 Aberdeen - Kyle. 37670/37401 pass Craig Highland Farm with 1Z27, the 08:45 Aberdeen - Kyle. 37670/37401 at journey's end, on the blocks in the Down side at Kyle. 37670/37401 at journey's end, on the blocks in the Down side at Kyle. 37401 propels the ECS out of the Down platform. 37401 drags the ECS into the Up platform. 37670 prepares to release 37401 from the other end. Presumably, the closest 37401 will ever get to Skye !! 37401 starts the run-round. 37401 starts the run-round. Not a great shot but an unusual shunting movement. Behind a forest of sticky-up things, 37401 & 37670 are re-united. 37401/37670 prepare to shunt back onto the stock. 37401/37670 shunt back onto the stock. 37670/37401 pass Blackwood with 1Z28, the 16:57 Kyle - Aberdeen.

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]]> Sun Aug 9 2009 RS177 - Tamper DR73933 at Kyle http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1737648.html Babcock Rail's tamper DR73933 in the East Siding at Kyle between overnight workings. The machine left Kyle at about 22:00, as 6T47, working briefly at Badicaul before returning to Dingwall where it stabled overnight. Disappointing to see the graffiti, still there after 12 months. Thursday 6 August 2009: Babcock Rail's tamper DR73933 in the East Siding at Kyle between overnight workings. The machine left Kyle at about 22:00, as 6T47, working briefly at Badicaul before returning to Dingwall where it stabled overnight. Disappointing to see the graffiti, still there after 12 months.

Tamper DR73933 stabled in the East siding at Kyle, ready to work to Dingwall overnight with 6T47. Tamper DR73933 stabled in the East siding at Kyle, ready to work to Dingwall overnight with 6T47. Tamper DR73933 stabled in the East siding at Kyle, ready to work to Dingwall overnight with 6T47. Tamper DR73933 stabled in the East siding at Kyle, ready to work to Dingwall overnight with 6T47. Tamper DR73933 stabled in the East siding at Kyle, ready to work to Dingwall overnight with 6T47. Dwarfed by the majestic mountains of Skye, tamper DR73933 rests in the East siding at Kyle. About the only thing that doesn't park in the yellow boxes in Kyle.

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]]> Thu Aug 6 2009 RS178 - Track Inspection Train http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1723415.html With 950001 out of action, 37218 & 37607 took charge of 2Q08, top/tailing track inspection vehicle DB999508. 7/7/09 ~ 08:02 Inverness - Thurso 8/7/09 ~ 09:40 Inverness - Aberdeen 9/7/09 ~ 06:05 Inverness - Kyle Tuesday 7 July 2009: With 950001 out of action, 37218 & 37607 took charge of 2Q08, top/tailing track inspection vehicle DB999508. 7/7/09 ~ 08:02 Inverness - Thurso 8/7/09 ~ 09:40 Inverness - Aberdeen 9/7/09 ~ 06:05 Inverness - Kyle

37218/37607 pass Pitglassie, near Dingwall, with 2Q08, the 08:02 Inverness - Inverness via Thurso/Wick Track Inspection train. 37607/37218 await departure from Muir of Ord with the return leg of 2Q08, the 06:05 Inverness - Inverness via Kyle Track Inspection Train. 37607/37218 await departure from Muir of Ord with the return leg of 2Q08, the 06:05 Inverness - Inverness via Kyle Track Inspection Train. 37607/37218 await departure from Muir of Ord with the return leg of 2Q08, the 06:05 Inverness - Inverness via Kyle Track Inspection Train. 37218 leads 37607 up the bank into Plockton with 2Q08, the 06:05 Inverness - Inverness via Kyle Track Inspection Train. 37607 leads 37208 back into Plockton with 2Q08, the 06:05 Inverness - Inverness via Kyle Track Inspection Train.

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]]> Tue Jul 7 2009 RS179 - The "Western Chieftain". http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1720852.html DBS/Pathfinder Tours 1Z52 ~ 11:23 Inverness - Kyle 1Z53 ~ 18:45 Kyle - Inverness D1015 'Western Champion' Saturday 20 June 2009: DBS/Pathfinder Tours 1Z52 ~ 11:23 Inverness - Kyle 1Z53 ~ 18:45 Kyle - Inverness D1015 'Western Champion'

D1015 approaches Achanalt viaduct with 1Z52, the 11:23 Inverness - Kyle 'Western Chieftain' railtour. D1015 approaches Achanalt viaduct with 1Z52, the 11:23 Inverness - Kyle 'Western Chieftain' railtour. D1015 on the blocks at Kyle. D1015 on the blocks at Kyle. 'Western Champion' sits at journey's end. D1015 propels the railtour stock out of the Down platform at Kyle. D1015 moves the railtour stock into platform 1 at Kyle. D1015 moves the railtour stock into platform 1 at Kyle. D1015 runs-round at Kyle. D1015 runs-round at Kyle. D1015 storms towards Plockton station with 1Z53, the 18:45 Kyle - Inverness leg of the 'Western Chieftain'.

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]]> Sat Jun 20 2009 RS180-SRPS Dunbar-Kyle Railtour. http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1705618.html SRPS / WCRC 1Z63 ~ 05:24 Dunbar - Kyle 1Z64 ~ 16:13 Kyle - Drem 47804 / 47826 t+t Saturday 30 May 2009: SRPS / WCRC 1Z63 ~ 05:24 Dunbar - Kyle 1Z64 ~ 16:13 Kyle - Drem 47804 / 47826 t+t

47804 leads 1Z63 past Attadale. 47826 is hidden on the rear. 47804 passes Attadale with 1Z63, the 05:24 Dunbar - Kyle SRPS Railtour. 47826 crosses Achanalt viaduct with 1Z64, the 16:13 Kyle - Drem SRPS railtour. 47826 leads 47804 along the shore of Loch A Chuilinn, near Achanalt, with 1Z64. 1Z64, the 16:13 Kyle - Drem railtour at Loch A Chuilinn. 47826 leads 47804 along the shore of Loch A Chuilinn, near Achanalt, with 1Z64.

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]]> Sat May 30 2009 A - Royal Scotsman 2009 http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1691026.html 1H80 - 10:00 Keith - Kyle 1H81 - 08:45 Kyle - Carrbridge 06 October 2009 1H80 - 10:00 Keith - Strathcarron 07 October 2009 1H81 - 09:32 Strathcarron - Carrbridge Tuesday 28 April 2009: 1H80 - 10:00 Keith - Kyle 1H81 - 08:45 Kyle - Carrbridge 06 October 2009 1H80 - 10:00 Keith - Strathcarron 07 October 2009 1H81 - 09:32 Strathcarron - Carrbridge

47787 'Windsor Castle' passes Drumbuie with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle, the first Royal Scotsman of 2009. 'Windsor Castle' at Drumbuie. 47787 'Windsor Castle' nears Attadale with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle - Carrbridge. 47787 passes Duirinish with 1R80, the 14:05 Invergordon - Kyle Royal Scotsman private charter. 47787 approaches Plockton with 1R81, the 08:45 Kyle - Muir of Ord 'Royal Scotsman' private charter. 47787 approaches Plockton with 1R81, the 08:45 Kyle - Muir of Ord 'Royal Scotsman' private charter. 47787 departs Plockton with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle Royal Scotsman. 47787 passes Duncraig with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle Royal Scotsman. 47787 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle Royal Scotsman. 'Windsor Castle' passes Drumbuie with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. 47787 passes Drumbuie with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. 47787 passes Drumbuie with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. 47804 arrives at Kyle with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. 47804 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. 47804 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. With the line closed for maintenance work between Strathcarron and Kyle, 1H80 was terminated at Strathcarron and stabled in the Down platform overnight. With tail-lamps protecting both ends, 47804 awaits a crew at dawn on a wet, Highland morning. 47804 stabled at Strathcarron. Glamorous work, driving the Royal Scotsman !! 47804 gets dressed in a monsoon. 47804 at Strathcarron with 1H81, the 09:32 Strathcarron - Carrbridge. 1H81 in Strathcarron Down. 1H81 awaits departure from Strathcarron. 47804 departs Strathcarron in a monsoon. 47804 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle. This was to be the final Royal Scotsman of the year and was a shortened 3-night Classic tour. 47804 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 10:00 Keith - Kyle.

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]]> Tue Apr 28 2009 RS181-The Highlander Railtour http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1688707.html Railtourer / WCRC "The Highlander" railtour. 1Z48 ~ 09:00 Inverness - Kyle 1Z49 ~ 14:20 Kyle - Inverness 47804 / 47760 t+t Sunday 26 April 2009: Railtourer / WCRC "The Highlander" railtour. 1Z48 ~ 09:00 Inverness - Kyle 1Z49 ~ 14:20 Kyle - Inverness 47804 / 47760 t+t

47804 leads 1Z48, the 09:00 Inverness-Kyle 'Highlander' railtour up the hill to Plockton. 47804 sits in the Down platform in Kyle with the railtour. 158701 lies in the East siding - not something you see every day. 158701 sits in the East siding in Kyle, leaving space for 'The Highlander' railtour in the Down platform. 47760 waits in Kyle with 1Z49, the 14:20 Kyle-Inverness 'Highlander' raitour.

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]]> Sun Apr 26 2009 RS182-The Great Britain ll http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1681037.html The Railway Touring Company. "The Great Britain ll - Day 6" 1Z26 ~ 06:30 Inverness - Kyle 1Z27 ~ 13:32 Kyle - Inverness LNER K4 2-6-0 61994 "The Great Marquess" Saturday 11 April 2009: The Railway Touring Company. "The Great Britain ll - Day 6" 1Z26 ~ 06:30 Inverness - Kyle 1Z27 ~ 13:32 Kyle - Inverness LNER K4 2-6-0 61994 "The Great Marquess"

61994 The delayed 1Z26 climbs from Achnasheen towards Luib Summit, running nearly 2 hours late. Powering away from Strathcarron, 61994 approaches Blackwood Crossing with 1Z27, the delayed 13:32 Kyle-Inverness. 1Z27 approaches Blackwood behind 61994

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]]> Sat Apr 11 2009 RS183 - Structure Gauging Train http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1662718.html Network Rail Structure Gauging Train 1Q06 18:20 Inverness/Kyle/Inverness 31602 "Driver Dave Green" 31601 "Gauge O Guild 1956-2006" Wednesday 4 March 2009: Network Rail Structure Gauging Train 1Q06 18:20 Inverness/Kyle/Inverness 31602 "Driver Dave Green" 31601 "Gauge O Guild 1956-2006"

31602 after arrival at Kyle with 1Q06, the 18:20 Inverness-Kyle-Inverness NR structure gauging train. 31602 after arrival at Kyle with 1Q06, the 18:20 Inverness-Kyle-Inverness NR structure gauging train. 31602 after arrival at Kyle with 1Q06, the 18:20 Inverness-Kyle-Inverness NR structure gauging train. 31601 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Q06, the 18:20 Inverness-Kyle-Inverness NR structure gauging train. 31601 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Q06, the 18:20 Inverness-Kyle-Inverness NR structure gauging train.

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]]> Wed Mar 4 2009 RS184 4-car 158 on a Sunday http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1620193.html On Sundays, the unit working 2H83 from Inverness is left in Kyle and the set lying in Kyle forms 2H84 back to Inverness.On this occasion, 158725 was failed (no auxiliary power) and both units worked back to Inverness. An empty 158 worked back to Kyle to form 2H80 on the Monday morning. Sunday 30 November 2008: On Sundays, the unit working 2H83 from Inverness is left in Kyle and the set lying in Kyle forms 2H84 back to Inverness.On this occasion, 158725 was failed (no auxiliary power) and both units worked back to Inverness. An empty 158 worked back to Kyle to form 2H80 on the Monday morning.

158719 after arrival in the Down platform in Kyle with 2H83, the 11:18 Inverness - Kyle (SuO) 158719/158725 ready to leave Kyle with 2H84, the15:17 Kyle - Inverness (SuO) 158719/158725 ready to leave Kyle with 2H84, the15:17 Kyle - Inverness (SuO) 158719/158725 ready to leave Kyle with 2H84, the15:17 Kyle - Inverness (SuO)

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]]> Sun Nov 30 2008 RS185 Stromeferry Derailment http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1613841.html 158723 hit a landslide near Stromeferry while working 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen - Kyle on the evening of 18/11/2008. The front bogie left the rails but the two coaches remained upright. Would a 37/4 with a train of mark IIs even have felt the bump? Wednesday 19 November 2008: 158723 hit a landslide near Stromeferry while working 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen - Kyle on the evening of 18/11/2008. The front bogie left the rails but the two coaches remained upright. Would a 37/4 with a train of mark IIs even have felt the bump?

158723 parked at a strange angle by the shore of Loch Carron. 1H87, 15:23 Aberdeen - Ardnarff !! About a mile East of Stromeferry, 158723 waits for a helping hand. 158723, derailed between Ardnarff and Stromeferry. A sad sight on a grotty Highland morning. A sad sight on a grotty Highland morning. 158723 awaiting recovery beside Loch Carron. 158723 awaiting recovery beside Loch Carron. 158723 awaiting recovery beside Loch Carron. 158723 awaiting recovery beside Loch Carron. You never know what's round the next corner !!

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]]> Wed Nov 19 2008 RS186 Autumn Highlander 2008 http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1599296.html UK Railtours 'Autumn Highlander' 37417/37401 1Z21 07:20 Inverness - Kyle 37401/37417 1Z22 15:55 Kyle - Inverness Saturday 18 October 2008: UK Railtours 'Autumn Highlander' 37417/37401 1Z21 07:20 Inverness - Kyle 37401/37417 1Z22 15:55 Kyle - Inverness

37417/37401 on the blocks in Kyle down platform, after arrival with 1Z21, the 07:20 Inverness-Kyle 'Autumn Highlander'. 37417/37401 climb away from Achnasheen with 1Z21, the 07:20 Inverness-Kyle 'Autumn Highlander'. 37417/37401 on the blocks in Kyle down platform, after arrival with 1Z21, the 07:20 Inverness-Kyle 'Autumn Highlander'.

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 RS187 Grampian Railtours http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1579056.html 37401/37417 1Z27 08:44 Aberdeen - Kyle 37417/37401 1Z28 16:26 Kyle - Aberdeen Sunday 14 September 2008: 37401/37417 1Z27 08:44 Aberdeen - Kyle 37417/37401 1Z28 16:26 Kyle - Aberdeen

37401/37417 climb towards Plockton with 1Z27, the 08:44 Aberdeen - Kyle railtour. 37417/37401 cross Achanalt viaduct with 1Z28, the 16:26 Kyle - Aberdeen return leg of a Grampian Railtours/SRPS charter. 37417/37401 cross Achanalt viaduct with 1Z28, the 16:26 Kyle - Aberdeen return leg of a Grampian Railtours/SRPS charter.

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]]> Sun Sep 14 2008 RS188 Achnasheen Ballast - 37422 http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1531130.html 6K16 10:30 Millerhill - Achnasheen Wednesday 18 June 2008: 6K16 10:30 Millerhill - Achnasheen

37422 approaches Garve with 6K16, the 10:30 Millerhill-Achnasheen ballast working. 37422 approaches Garve with 6K16, the 10:30 Millerhill-Achnasheen ballast working. 37422 at Garve with 6K16, the 10:30 Millerhill-Achnasheen ballast working. 37422 at Garve with 6K16, the 10:30 Millerhill-Achnasheen ballast working. 37422 powers away from Garve with 6K16, the 10:30 Millerhill-Achnasheen ballast working. 37422 powers away from Garve with 6K16, the 10:30 Millerhill-Achnasheen ballast working.

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]]> Wed Jun 18 2008 06a - Craig Farm http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1522778.html About a mile East of Duncraig, the line sweeps over a tidal inlet at Craig Highland Farm. The vista across Loch Carron is one of the finest on the whole route. The native wildlife here can be seen rubbing shoulders with llamas! The adjacent islet, Creige Duibhe, is a heron sanctuary. Thursday 1 January 1970: About a mile East of Duncraig, the line sweeps over a tidal inlet at Craig Highland Farm. The vista across Loch Carron is one of the finest on the whole route. The native wildlife here can be seen rubbing shoulders with llamas! The adjacent islet, Creige Duibhe, is a heron sanctuary.

Loch Carron from Craig Highland Farm. Craig Highland Farm residents beside the tidal inlet. 158703 passes Craig Farm with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 RS189 Grand Scottish Railtour http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1510514.html Kingfisher Tours 'The Grand Scottish Railtour' (Day 2) 37417/37401 ~ both legs. 1Z23 - 10:14 Aviemore - Kyle 1Z24 - 16:01 Kyle - Aviemore Saturday 10 May 2008: Kingfisher Tours 'The Grand Scottish Railtour' (Day 2) 37417/37401 ~ both legs. 1Z23 - 10:14 Aviemore - Kyle 1Z24 - 16:01 Kyle - Aviemore

37417/37401 approach Plockton with 1Z23. 1Z23 approaches Plockton. 37417/37401 pass Erbusaig with 1Z24, the 16:01 Kyle-Aviemore leg of the 'Grand Scottish Railtour'. 37417/37401 pass Erbusaig with 1Z24, the 16:01 Kyle-Aviemore leg of the 'Grand Scottish Railtour'. 1Z24 passes Erbusaig. 1Z24 passes Erbusaig. 1Z24 passes Erbusaig.

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]]> Sat May 10 2008 RS190 Weedkiller Train http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1503269.html Network Rail MPV 98907/98957 on a weedkilling working. 6Z06 13:25 Kyle - Inverness. Friday 2 May 2008: Network Rail MPV 98907/98957 on a weedkilling working. 6Z06 13:25 Kyle - Inverness.

98907 approaches Plockton. 98907 approaches Plockton.

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]]> Fri May 2 2008 09a - Blackwood LC. http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1503095.html The crossing at Blackwood is about a mile NE of Strathcarron. Thursday 1 January 1970: The crossing at Blackwood is about a mile NE of Strathcarron.

Looking towards Strathcarron from the hill at Blackwood. Looking towards Strathcarron from the hill at Blackwood. 47804 approaches Blackwood with the Royal Scotsman. Blackwood LC - looking East.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 B - Royal Scotsman 2008 http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1498059.html 1H80 - 0645 Keith - Kyle 1H81 - 0845 Kyle - Carrbridge Tuesday 22 April 2008: 1H80 - 0645 Keith - Kyle 1H81 - 0845 Kyle - Carrbridge

An immaculate 47804 approaches Plockton with 1H80, the first Royal Scotsman of the 2008 season. A dirty morning for the first 1H81 of 2008. 47804 dwarfed by the landscape at Attadale. 47804 passes the rockfall shelter with 1H81. 47804 passes the rockfall shelter with 1H81. 47804 passes the rockfall shelter with 1H81. 47804 in the rain at Attadale. 47804 approaches the rockfall shelter at Attadale with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. N93 HSJ, the Royal Scotsman Van-Hool, awaits 1H80 at Plockton station. N93 HSJ, the Royal Scotsman Van-Hool, awaits 1H80 at Plockton station. 47804 approaches Plockton with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle. 47804 approaches Blackwood LC with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 approaches Blackwood LC with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 approaches Blackwood LC with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 approaches Blackwood LC with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 approaches Blackwood LC with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 at Duirinish with 1H80. 47804 at Duirinish with 1H80. 47804 passes Duncraig with 1H80. A luxury train in a junkyard !! 47826 sits amid the mess at Kyle station with 1H80. 47826 at Kyle with 1H80. 47826 approaches Craig crossing, near Achnashellach, with 1H81. 47826 passes Craig Highland Farm with 1H80. 1H80 passes Craig Highland Farm. 47826 passes Craig Highland Farm with 1H80. 47826 at Coulags with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47826 at Coulags, near Balnacra, with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 approaches Attadale with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47787 stabled overnight at Kyle after arrival with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle. 47787 passes Stromeferry with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith - Kyle. Approaching the end of the Royal Scotsman season now and it gets more & more difficult to get a decent shot amidst all the clutter in Kyle. 47804 is seen here in the up platform in Kyle, just arrived with 1H80. 47804, after arrival in Kyle with 1H80. 47804, after arrival in Kyle with 1H80. 47804 takes water after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle Royal Scotsman. 47804, after arrival in Kyle with 1H80. 47804, after arrival in Kyle with 1H80. 47804 enters Strathcarron station with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 enters Strathcarron station with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 enters Strathcarron station with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge. 47804 at Strathcarron station with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge.

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]]> Tue Apr 22 2008 RS191 The North Briton http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1493659.html The Railway Touring Co. 'The North Briton' (Day 3) 1Z21 - 06:25 Inverness - Kyle 1Z22 - 14:05 Kyle - Inverness Black 5 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier'. Monday 14 April 2008: The Railway Touring Co. 'The North Briton' (Day 3) 1Z21 - 06:25 Inverness - Kyle 1Z22 - 14:05 Kyle - Inverness Black 5 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier'.

45407 passes Strathie, near Plockton, with 1Z21. 45407 passes Strathie, near Plockton, with 1Z21. 1Z21 sits on the blocks in Kyle Down platform. Servicing 45407 at Kyle. 45407 propels the railtour stock out of the Down platform at Kyle. 45407 propels the railtour stock out of the Down platform at Kyle. 45407 moves the stock into the Up platform ready to run round. 45407 moves the stock into the Up platform ready to run round. 45407 uncouples from the stock of 1Z21. 45407 runs round at Kyle. 45407 runs round at Kyle. 45407 runs round at Kyle. 45407 runs round at Kyle. 1Z22 passes Erbusaig. 1Z22 passes Erbusaig. 1Z22 passes Erbusaig. 1Z22 passes Erbusaig.

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]]> Mon Apr 14 2008 RS198 Easter Highlander http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1491621.html Hertfordshire Rail Tours 'Easter Highlander' railtour. 1Z20 - 07:22 Inverness - Kyle 37229/47802 1Z21 - 16:00 Kyle - Inverness 37229 + 47802 (t+t) Saturday 7 April 2007: Hertfordshire Rail Tours 'Easter Highlander' railtour. 1Z20 - 07:22 Inverness - Kyle 37229/47802 1Z21 - 16:00 Kyle - Inverness 37229 + 47802 (t+t)

'The Easter Highlander' crosses Achanalt Viaduct. 37229 & 47802 with 1Z20 'The Easter Highlander' near Achanalt Viaduct. 37229 & 47802 with 1Z20 'The Easter Highlander' near Achanalt Viaduct. 37229 & 47802 after arrival at Kyle with 1Z20 'The Easter Highlander' from London Kings Cross. 37229 & 47802 after arrival at Kyle with 1Z20 'The Easter Highlander' from London Kings Cross. 37229 ready to run-round at Kyle after arriving with 47802 on 1Z20 'The Easter Highlander' from London Kings Cross. 37229 runs round at Kyle after arriving with 47802 on 1Z20 'The Easter Highlander'. 37229 runs round at Kyle after arriving with 47802 on 1Z20. 37229 runs round at Kyle after arriving with 47802 on 1Z20. 37229 at Kyle, backing onto 1Z21 'The Easter Highlander'. 47802 at Kyle on the rear of 1Z21, 'The Easter Highlander', 16:00 Kyle-Inverness. 47802 at Kyle on the rear of 1Z21, 'The Easter Highlander', 16:00 Kyle-Inverness. 158704 arrives in the Down platform at Kyle with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Kyle. 37229 is in the background with 1Z21, 'The Easter Highlander'. 37229 at Kyle with 1Z21, the return leg of 'The Easter Highlander'. 37229 passes Duncraig with 1Z21, 'The Easter Highlander', 16:00 Kyle-Inverness.

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]]> Sat Apr 7 2007 RS199 Inspection saloon http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1491597.html 27 MAR 2007 2Z01 - 08:04 Springburn - Kyle 28 MAR 2007 2Z02 - 08:10 Kyle - Motherwell 47854 + saloon 999506 'Amanda' Tuesday 27 March 2007: 27 MAR 2007 2Z01 - 08:04 Springburn - Kyle 28 MAR 2007 2Z02 - 08:10 Kyle - Motherwell 47854 + saloon 999506 'Amanda'

After running round it's train 47854 prepares to shunt into the Down platform. After running round it's train 47854 prepares to shunt into the Down platform. After running round it's train 47854 prepares to shunt into the Down platform. 47854 and 'Amanda' rest in Kyle Down platform. 47854 and 'Amanda' rest in Kyle Down platform. 47854 in the Down platform at Kyle with inspection saloon 999506 'Amanda'. 47854 in the Down platform at Kyle with inspection saloon 999506 'Amanda'. 2Z01 stabled for the night. 2Z01 stabled for the night. 2Z01 stabled for the night.

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]]> Tue Mar 27 2007 RS192 Serco route-learner http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1490946.html A rare visitor - Not many 31s make it to Kyle. 0Z31 - 12:43 Inverness - Kyle 0Z31 - 15:56 Kyle - Inverness 31601 - 'Gauge 'O' Guild 1956 - 2006' Tuesday 27 November 2007: A rare visitor - Not many 31s make it to Kyle. 0Z31 - 12:43 Inverness - Kyle 0Z31 - 15:56 Kyle - Inverness 31601 - 'Gauge 'O' Guild 1956 - 2006'

31601 approaches Kyle station with 0Z31, the 12:43 Inverness-Kyle leg of a Serco route-learning working. 31601 approaches Kyle station with 0Z31, the 12:43 Inverness-Kyle leg of a Serco route-learning working. 31601 arrives in the Down platform at Kyle with 0Z31, the 12:43 Inverness-Kyle leg of a Serco route-learning working. 31601 arrives in the Down platform at Kyle with 0Z31, the 12:43 Inverness-Kyle leg of a Serco route-learning working. 31601 in the Down platform at Kyle, after arival with 0Z31, the 12:43 Inverness-Kyle leg of a Serco route-learning working.

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]]> Tue Nov 27 2007 RS193 Autumn highlander http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1490809.html RTC 'Autumn Highlander' (Day 2) 40145 + 50049 (t+t) 1Z21 - 12:30 Inverness - S'Carron 5Z22 - 15:00 S'Carron - Achnasheen 5Z23 - 17:59 Achnasheen - S'Carron 1Z31 - 18:55 S'Carron - Inverness Saturday 6 October 2007: RTC 'Autumn Highlander' (Day 2) 40145 + 50049 (t+t) 1Z21 - 12:30 Inverness - S'Carron 5Z22 - 15:00 S'Carron - Achnasheen 5Z23 - 17:59 Achnasheen - S'Carron 1Z31 - 18:55 S'Carron - Inverness

40145 approaches the Carron Viaduct, near Strathcarron, with 1Z21, the 12:30 Inverness-Strathcarron leg of the 'Autumn Highlander' railtour. 40145 'East Lancashire Railway' leads 1Z21 towards the Carron Viaduct. Engineering work farther West terminated the tour at Strathcarron, so the ECS was stabled at Achnasheen for the afternoon. 40145 sits at Achnasheen while the train is serviced. 50049 'Defiance' sits in the wilderness at Achnasheen. 'Defiance' at Achnasheen. 'Defiance' at Achnasheen. 'Defiance' at Achnasheen with the ECS. 40145 at the West end of Achnasheen station with the ECS. 40145 at the head of 5Z23, prepares for a 17:59 departure to Strathcarron. 5Z23 gets away from Achnasheen. 40145 storms the bank at Achnasheen. 40145 leads 50049 away from Achnasheen with 5Z23, the ECS for the Strathcarron-Inverness leg of the 'Autumn Highlander'. 40145 leads 50049 away from Achnasheen with 5Z23, the ECS for theStrathcarron-Inverness leg of the 'Autumn Highlander'. 50049 climbs out of Achnasheen on the rear of 5Z23. With Loch Dughaill in the background, 40145 powers through Balnacra with 5Z23, the 17:59 Achnasheen-Strathcarron ECS. As darkness falls, 50049 thunders towards Balnacra Crossing with 1Z31, the 18:55 Strathcarron-Inverness leg of the 'Autumn Highlander' railtour.

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]]> Sat Oct 6 2007 18c - Bunchrew (CLOSED) http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1490559.html Closed in June 1960, the station building still stands, beside the level crossing, and is in use as a private dwelling. The platforms are still visible, although the single line has been slewed into a more central path. Thursday 1 January 1970: Closed in June 1960, the station building still stands, beside the level crossing, and is in use as a private dwelling. The platforms are still visible, although the single line has been slewed into a more central path.

Bunchrew - looking towards Inverness. Looking towards Dingwall from the derilict Down platform at Bunchrew.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 RS194 Track Recording Unit http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1489534.html Network Rail TRU 950001 visits Kyle. 2Q08 Inverness - Kyle - Inverness. Thursday 12 July 2007: Network Rail TRU 950001 visits Kyle. 2Q08 Inverness - Kyle - Inverness.

950001 in Kyle East siding. 950001 in Kyle East siding. 950001 in Kyle East siding. 950001 in Kyle East siding. 950001 in Kyle East siding. 950001 nears Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron LC with 2Q08. 950001 awaits the RETB token in the Up platform at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 at Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 departs Strathcarron with 2Q08. 950001 passes Attadale with 2Q08, the 12:51 Inverness-Kyle-Inverness TRU. 950001 at Strathcarron with the return leg of 2Q08. 950001 leaves Strathcarron with the return leg of 2Q08. 950001 waits to cross 2H87 at Strathcarron while working the return leg of 2Q08, the 14:53 Inverness-Inverness via Kyle TRU. 950001 waits to cross 2H87 at Strathcarron while working the return leg of 2Q08, the 14:53 Inverness-Inverness via Kyle TRU.

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]]> Thu Jul 12 2007 RS195 Orcadian Landcruise http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1488964.html Pathfinder Tours. 'Orcadian Landcruise' 1Z29 - 13:15 Inverness-Kyle 37410/37406 1Z30 - 18:15 Kyle-Inverness 37406/37410 Saturday 9 June 2007: Pathfinder Tours. 'Orcadian Landcruise' 1Z29 - 13:15 Inverness-Kyle 37410/37406 1Z30 - 18:15 Kyle-Inverness 37406/37410

37410/37406 approach Attadale station with 1Z29. 1Z29 passes Attadale station. 1Z29 passes Attadale House and Gardens. 37410/37406 pass Attadale and head for Kyle. 37410/37406 pass Attadale and head for Kyle. 37410/37406 pass Attadale and head for Kyle. 1Z29 passes Attadale on the shores of Loch Carron. 1Z29 passes Attadale on the shores of Loch Carron. 1Z29 passes Attadale on the shores of Loch Carron. Away in the background - is that Alan Mitchell? 1Z29 passes Attadale on the shores of Loch Carron. 1Z29 passes Attadale on the shores of Loch Carron. 37406/37410 storm up the hill towards Achnashellach with 1Z30. 37406/37410 climb through Achnashellach Forest with the return 'Orcadian Landcruise'. 1Z30 approaches Achnashellach as the shadows fall. The 2x37s could be heard for miles.

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]]> Sat Jun 9 2007 RS196 The Lochalsh Special http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1487935.html SRPS Railtours. 'The Lochalsh Special'. 47245 1Z64 - 05:28 North Berwick - Kyle 47851 1Z65 - 14:55 Kyle - North Berwick Saturday 5 May 2007: SRPS Railtours. 'The Lochalsh Special'. 47245 1Z64 - 05:28 North Berwick - Kyle 47851 1Z65 - 14:55 Kyle - North Berwick

47245 passes Strathie, just West of Plockton, with 1Z64. 47245 passes Strathie, just West of Plockton, with 1Z64. After a 10 minute turn-round at Kyle, 47851 'Traction Magazine' passes Drumbuie, on time, with 1Z65. 47851 approahes Duirinish station with 1Z65. 1Z65 approaches Duirinish station.

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]]> Sat May 5 2007 RS197 The Great Britain http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1487297.html The Railway Touring Co. 'The Great Britain' railtour (Day 6) 1Z42 - 06:19 Inverness - Kyle. 1Z43 - 14:13 Kyle - Inverness. Gresley K4 2-6-0 61994 'The Great Marquess' Wednesday 11 April 2007: The Railway Touring Co. 'The Great Britain' railtour (Day 6) 1Z42 - 06:19 Inverness - Kyle. 1Z43 - 14:13 Kyle - Inverness. Gresley K4 2-6-0 61994 'The Great Marquess'

61994 powers up the bank into Plockton station with 1Z42. 'The Great Marquess' rests after arrival in Kyle with 1Z42. 61994 poses in Kyle with 1Z42. 61994 poses in Kyle with 1Z42. 61994 and LMS club car 99993 at the head of 1Z42 at Kyle.

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]]> Wed Apr 11 2007 RS200 Autumn Highlander http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1487127.html Railway Touring Co. 'Autumn Highlander' railtour. 1Z21 - 12:30 Inverness - Kyle ~ 40145 1Z22 - 18:00 Kyle - Inverness ~ 47245 Saturday 7 October 2006: Railway Touring Co. 'Autumn Highlander' railtour. 1Z21 - 12:30 Inverness - Kyle ~ 40145 1Z22 - 18:00 Kyle - Inverness ~ 47245

40145 passes Erbusaig with 1Z21. 40145 passes Erbusaig with 1Z21. 40145 after arrival at Kyle with 1Z21. 40145 sits in Kyle Up platform after bringing in 1Z21. 47245 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Z22. 47245 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Z22. 47245 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Z22. 47245 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Z22. 47245 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Z22. 47245 awaits departure from Kyle with 1Z22.

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]]> Sat Oct 7 2006 15 - Garve http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1486768.html Apart from the station building (now a private dwelling & cottage industry making cigarette papers), very little of Garve's original infrastructure remains intact. An automatic LC has replaced the old road bridge and just one small engineers' siding remains. Thursday 1 January 1970: Apart from the station building (now a private dwelling & cottage industry making cigarette papers), very little of Garve's original infrastructure remains intact. An automatic LC has replaced the old road bridge and just one small engineers' siding remains.

158706 arrives at Garve with 2H83, the 11:18(SuO) Inverness-Kyle service. 158708 approaches Garve with 2H83, the 11:18(SuO) Inverness-Kyle service. Garve station - looking towards Dingwall. 158702 at Garve with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle. Driver Donald Cameron heads for Kyle with 1H87.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 03 - Erbusaig http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1486734.html The line passes the village of Erbusaig on a sweeping causeway over a tidal inlet. Recently, Network Rail spent a lot of time and money strengthening the seaward side of the line with vast amounts of rock. Thursday 1 January 1970: The line passes the village of Erbusaig on a sweeping causeway over a tidal inlet. Recently, Network Rail spent a lot of time and money strengthening the seaward side of the line with vast amounts of rock.

The causeway at Erbusaig. The causeway at Erbusaig. The causeway at Erbusaig, looking towards Kyle.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 02 - Badicaul http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1486731.html The single line meanders along the lochside past the village of Badicaul - a favourite spot with photographers. This is a great place to view the Skye bridge. Thursday 1 January 1970: The single line meanders along the lochside past the village of Badicaul - a favourite spot with photographers. This is a great place to view the Skye bridge.

158728 passes Badicaul with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158728 passes Badicaul with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158718 passes Badicaul with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158718 passes Badicaul with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158718 passes Badicaul with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 12 - Achnasheen http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1486725.html Although Achnasheen retains it's crossing loop, not much else remains. The hotel, once a very convenient watering hole, burnt down in 1994. This results in a long walk for a dram and only a duck pond for entertainment. Thursday 1 January 1970: Although Achnasheen retains it's crossing loop, not much else remains. The hotel, once a very convenient watering hole, burnt down in 1994. This results in a long walk for a dram and only a duck pond for entertainment.

158718 at Achnasheen with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness. 158718 at Achnasheen with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness. Achnasheen station and the Bran viaduct from the west. Achnasheen station - looking East. Achnasheen station - looking towards Garve from the down platform. Achnasheen station building - up platform. 158721 at Achnasheen with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle. The driver, John Blackstock, just wouldn't stop posing out the cab window !! 158724 at Achnasheen with 2H80, the 06:21 Kyle-Inverness. 158719/158725 climb away from Achnasheen with 2H81, the 09:00 Inverness-Kyle. 158702 pulls into Achnasheen with 2H83, the 11:03 Inverness-Kyle.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 C - Royal Scotsman 2006/2007 http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1486103.html This luxury charter train visits Plockton and Kyle during the summer months. Usually nine coaches powered by a class 47 or 57601, it is one of very few locomotive-hauled services to use the Kyle line. THIS REALLY IS THE WAY TO TRAVEL - BUT AT A PRICE. Wednesday 27 September 2006: This luxury charter train visits Plockton and Kyle during the summer months. Usually nine coaches powered by a class 47 or 57601, it is one of very few locomotive-hauled services to use the Kyle line. THIS REALLY IS THE WAY TO TRAVEL - BUT AT A PRICE.

57601 passes Rose St Jct, Inverness with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge 'Royal Scotsman'. 57601 arrives at Kyle with 1H80, the 08:00 Keith-Kyle of Lochalsh 'Royal Scotsman'. 57601 arrives at Kyle with 1H80, the 08:00 Keith-Kyle of Lochalsh 'Royal Scotsman'. 1H80 after arrival at Kyle. 1H80 after arrival at Kyle. 57601 arrives at Kyle with 1H80, the 08:00 Keith-Kyle 'Royal Scotsman'. 47854 approaching Plockton with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle of Lochalsh 'Royal Scotsman'. 47854 hurries away from the Plockton stop with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle. While the passengers sample the delights of the picturesque village, the train has only a few minutes to spare or the 16:48 First Scotrail service from Kyle will be delayed. 47854 powers past Station Road as 1H80 leaves Plockton for Kyle. 47854 approaching Plockton with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle of Lochalsh-Carrbridge. 47854 with 1H80 approaches Drumbuie. 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle passes Duirinish station behind 47854. 47854 passes Drumbuie with 1H80. 47854 runs into Kyle with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle 'Royal Scotsman'. 47854 arrives in the Up platform at Kyle with 1H80. 47854 runs into Plockton with 1H80. 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle arrives at Plockton behind 47854. 47854 awaits the right-away at Plockton. 47854 leaving Plockton with 1H80. 57601 approaches Plockton with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge 'Royal Scotsman'. With the Cuillins in the background, 1H81 nears Plockton. With a view like that - what a great place to have breakfast, Observation Car 99965. 47804 approaches Plockton with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge 'Royal Scotsman'. 47804 approaches Plockton with 1H81, the 08:45 Kyle-Carrbridge 'Royal Scotsman'. 47804 at Badicaul with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle 'Royal Scotsman'. 1H80 passes Badicaul behind 47804 Nearing journeys end, 47804 passes Badicaul with 1H80. 47854 passes Duncraig station with 1H80. 47854 passes Duirinish with 1H80. 47854 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle 'Royal Scotsman'. In the background, construction continues on the new Health Centre. 47826 arrives at Kyle with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle 'Royal Scotsman'. In the background, the new health centre is taking shape. 47787 after arrival at Kyle with 1H80, the 06:45 Keith-Kyle 'Royal Scotsman'.

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]]> Wed Sep 27 2006 20 - Inverness http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485794.html And so we reach the end of the line - the Highland Capital. This is a charming, welcoming station !! (or something) Platform 7, which handled a lot of the Kyle trains in the past, seldom sees one nowadays, with most services to & from Kyle using platform 5 or 6. Thursday 1 January 1970: And so we reach the end of the line - the Highland Capital. This is a charming, welcoming station !! (or something) Platform 7, which handled a lot of the Kyle trains in the past, seldom sees one nowadays, with most services to & from Kyle using platform 5 or 6.

158738 approaches Rose St. Jct in Inverness on 2H72, the 15:33 Invergordon-Inverness service. 1M16, the 20:40 Caledonian Sleeper Inverness - London Euston service sits in platform 1 prior to departure. 158731 waits to depart from Inverness with 2H63, the 10:39 Inverness-Wick service. 158703 arrives at Inverness with 2H60, the 06:22 Wick-Inverness service. 158703 arrives at Inverness with 2H60, the 06:22 Wick-Inverness service. 158703 arrives at Inverness with 2H60, the 06:22 Wick-Inverness service. WELCOME TO INVERNESS - CEUD MILLE FAILTE !! 158713 lurking in platform 6 at Inverness. 158722 + 158867 at Inerness. 158722/158867/158714 at Inerness. 158720 stabled in platform 7. 158723 awaits departure from platform 5 in Inverness with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. Occasionally, scavengers mooch about the concourse at Inverness !!

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 19 - Clachnaharry http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485793.html Clachnaharry station closed as early as 1913 but the swing bridge is still operational, carrying the line over Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal. The beer garden of the adjacent inn provides an unrivalled view of the line - and a pretty good pint too !! Thursday 1 January 1970: Clachnaharry station closed as early as 1913 but the swing bridge is still operational, carrying the line over Thomas Telford's Caledonian Canal. The beer garden of the adjacent inn provides an unrivalled view of the line - and a pretty good pint too !!

The beer garden can clearly be seen from the footbridge. Clachnaharry - looking towards Dingwall from the footbridge. Clachnaharry swing bridge - looking towards the city, with the Kessock Bridge in the background. Clachnaharry box. Clachnaharry swing bridge - looking towards Dingwall. Clachnaharry swing bridge - looking towards Dingwall. Clachnaharry box from the towpath. The old signal cabin beside the bridge - pretty much disused nowadays. 158722 slows for Clachnaharry swing bridge with 2H70, the 13:14 Invergordon-Inverness 'Invernet' service. Looking towards the Beauly Firth from the canalside at Clachnaharry. 158707 passes Clachnaharry Inn with 2H85, the (summer only) 12:41 Inverness-Kyle service. 158712 passes the beer garden with 2H70, the 13:14 Invergordon-Inverness service. 158709 at Clachnaharry with 2H82, the 11:59 Kyle-Inverness service. 158709 clatters onto the swing bridge at Clachnaharry with 2H82.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 18 - Beauly http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485792.html The last stop before Inverness is at Beauly. The station closed in June 1960 but the full-length platform remained in place. When it re-opened in April 2002, the platform was raised but lack of joined-up thinking meant that the new part of the platform could only accomodate ONE coach. Thursday 1 January 1970: The last stop before Inverness is at Beauly. The station closed in June 1960 but the full-length platform remained in place. When it re-opened in April 2002, the platform was raised but lack of joined-up thinking meant that the new part of the platform could only accomodate ONE coach.

Beauly station building, now a private house. Beauly station - looking towards Dingwall. Beauly station - looking towards Inverness. 158706 arrives at Beauly with 2H63, the 10:39 Inverness-Wick service. 158732 approaches Beauly with 2H58, the 06:33 Lairg-Inverness.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 17 - Muir of Ord http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485791.html Opened in 1862, Muir of Ord station became a junction when the Fortrose branch opened in 1894. When the branch closed completely in 1960, the station at Muir of Ord closed too, not re-opening until 1976. Because the pointwork is operated automatically, trains use the 'wrong' platforms. Thursday 1 January 1970: Opened in 1862, Muir of Ord station became a junction when the Fortrose branch opened in 1894. When the branch closed completely in 1960, the station at Muir of Ord closed too, not re-opening until 1976. Because the pointwork is operated automatically, trains use the 'wrong' platforms.

158735 arrives at Muir of Ord with 2H69, the 09:15 Inverness-Invergordon service. 158735 arrives at Muir of Ord with 2H69, the 09:15 Inverness-Invergordon service. 158729 at Muir of Ord with 2H62, the 11:46 (SuO) Wick-Inverness service. Muir of Ord station. Looking South from the road bridge. Muir of Ord station. Looking South from the road bridge. 158706 approaches Muir of Ord golf course with 2H87, the 18:15(SuO) Inverness-Kyle service. 158717 at Muir of Ord with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158713 passes Chapelton Farm with 2H75, the 17:15 Inverness - Ardgay.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 16 - Dingwall http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485790.html Dingwall is where the Kyle line and the Far North line (from Wick/Thurso) join, for the remaining 18 miles to Inverness. Another great spot for a refreshment, with the 'Mallard' right on the Down platform. Thursday 1 January 1970: Dingwall is where the Kyle line and the Far North line (from Wick/Thurso) join, for the remaining 18 miles to Inverness. Another great spot for a refreshment, with the 'Mallard' right on the Down platform.

158731 at Dingwall on 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness service. Eddie the conductor looks lovingly at 158731. 158725 crosses 2H80 with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle. 158725 leaves Dingwall on 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158725 leaves Dingwall on 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158724 leaves Dingwall with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158724 leaves Dingwall with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158707 at Dingwall with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158707 at Dingwall with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158707 leaves Dingwall with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. Dingwall station, looking North. 158709 at Dingwall with 2H69, the 09:15 Inverness-Invergordon service. 158726 arrives at Dingwall with 2H60, the 06:22 Wick-Inverness service. 158722 leaves Dingwall with 2H62, the 11:46 Wick-Inverness service. 158722 leaves Dingwall with 2H62, the 11:46 Wick-Inverness service. The foot crossings and canal bridge at Dingwall Jct. 158719 approaches Dingwall Jct with 2H84, the 15:17 Kyle-Inverness service. 158719 arrives at Dingwall Jct from the West. 158719 clears Dingwall Jct with 2H84. The station at Dingwall, viewed from Ferry Road. Looking South from Ferry Road bridge. Looking North from the Down platform. 158726+158722 arrive at Dingwall with 2H65, the 18:00 Inverness-Wick service. 158726+158722 at Dingwall with 2H65, the 18:00 Inverness-Wick service. 158726+158722 leave Dingwall with 2H65, the 18:00 Inverness-Wick service. 158707 leaves Dingwall with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Kyle service. 158720 at Dingwall with 2H56, the 08:13 Wick-Inverness service. 158728 leaves Dingwall with 2H70, the 13:14 Invergordon-Inverness service. The remains of Dingwall Crossing signal box. Opened 25/3/79 - Closed 13/11/88. 158724 + 158720 at Dingwall with 2H65, the 17:53 Inverness-Wick service. 158724 + 158720 leave Dingwall with 2H65, the 17:53 Inverness-Wick service. 158724 + 158720 leave Dingwall with 2H65, the 17:53 Inverness-Wick service. 158701 at Dingwall with 2H82, the 10:34(SuO) Kyle-Inverness service. 158701 departs Dingwall with 2H82, the 10:34(SuO) Kyle-Inverness service. 158710 leaves Dingwall with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158734/158724 arrive at Dingwall with 2H65, the 17:52 Inverness-Wick. 158717 pauses at Dingwall with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158714 runs into Dingwall with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle. 158733 at Dingwall with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158723 nears Pitglassie North crossing with 2H69, the 09:15 Inverness-Invergordon. 158726 at Pitglassie North crossing with 2H60, the 06:22 Wick-Inverness. 158723 at Dingwall with 2H75, the 17:03 Inverness-Ardgay. 158713/158721 depart Dingwall with 2H65, the 17:52 Inverness-Wick. 158702 at Dingwall with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle. 'The Mallard' on Dingwall platform. 158712 passes Dingwall Crossing 'box with 2H81, the 09:00 Inverness - Kyle. 158712 passes Dingwall Crossing 'box with 2H81, the 09:00 Inverness - Kyle. 66101 at Dingwall with 6D66, the 16:25 Lairg - Inverness empty tanks. 66101 at Dingwall with 6D66, the 16:25 Lairg - Inverness empty tanks.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 14 - Lochluichart http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485788.html Lochluichart is the last request stop as we head East. This is really a 'new' station, replacing the original in 1954. The line was diverted and the station re-sited in connection with a hydro-electric scheme which saw the level of Loch Luichart rise and cover the old trackbed and station. Thursday 1 January 1970: Lochluichart is the last request stop as we head East. This is really a 'new' station, replacing the original in 1954. The line was diverted and the station re-sited in connection with a hydro-electric scheme which saw the level of Loch Luichart rise and cover the old trackbed and station.

Lochluichart station - looking towards Kyle. Lochluichart station - looking towards Kyle. Lochluichart station - looking towards Kyle. 158718 splashes to a stop at Lochluichart with 2H87, the 17:52 Inverness - Kyle. 158718 stops at Lochluichart with 2H87, the 17:52 Inverness - Kyle.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 13 - Achanalt http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485787.html The request stop at Achanalt has been reduced to a single platform with a basic shelter. A couple of miles past the station, towards Garve, is Achanalt Viaduct. This is a lovely location and well worth the walk on a decent day. Be warned - this is MIDGE country!! Thursday 1 January 1970: The request stop at Achanalt has been reduced to a single platform with a basic shelter. A couple of miles past the station, towards Garve, is Achanalt Viaduct. This is a lovely location and well worth the walk on a decent day. Be warned - this is MIDGE country!!

Achanalt station - looking West. A very shy Lisa hiding in 158716 at Achanalt on 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Inverness. Achanalt station - looking East. Achanalt station - looking West. Achanalt station - looking West. 158721 prepares to stop at Achanalt with 2H87, the 17:52 Inverness - Kyle. 158718 departs Achanalt with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. 158718 departs Achanalt with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Garve. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Garve. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Garve. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Garve. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Achnasheen. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Achnasheen. Achanalt viaduct - looking towards Achnasheen. 158713 passes Achanalt with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158713 passes Achanalt with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. Looking East towards Achanalt station from the old goods yard. Looking East towards Achanalt station from the old goods yard. Looking East towards Achanalt station from the old goods yard. Old goods shed at the West end of Achanalt station. Achanalt station - looking East. 158708 stops at Achanalt with 2H87, the 17:52 Inverness - Kyle. 158725, shortly after crossing Achanalt viaduct, with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle - Inverness.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 11 - Achnashellach http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485785.html Achnashellach station is about 2 miles uphill from the crossing at Balnacra. Surrounded by forest, this wee request stop is popular with hikers AND MIDGES !! Worth a visit in June when the rhododendrons are in bloom. Thursday 1 January 1970: Achnashellach station is about 2 miles uphill from the crossing at Balnacra. Surrounded by forest, this wee request stop is popular with hikers AND MIDGES !! Worth a visit in June when the rhododendrons are in bloom.

158709 leaves Achnashellach with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158709 leaves Achnashellach with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. Achnashellach station - looking towards Strathcarron. Achnashellach station - looking towards Strathcarron. Achnashellach station - looking towards Achnasheen. Loch Dughaill from the trackside between Achnashellach and Balnacra Crossing. Loch Dughaill from the trackside between Achnashellach and Balnacra Crossing. Between Balnacra and Achnashellach, looking uphill towards the station. Deep in a very pink Achnashellach Forest, looking East towards the station. 158731 approaches Achnashellach with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service. 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service,arrives at Achnashellach with driver Donald Cameron at the controls of 158731. The 'Seldom Inn' between Achnashellach & Balnacra gates.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 10 - Balnacra gates http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485784.html The A890 crosses the line at Balnacra LC. After the new, open, automatic crossing replaced the gates, Railtrack decided the adjacent cottage was dangerous and had to come down. The story at the bottom of the page makes you wonder...... Thursday 1 January 1970: The A890 crosses the line at Balnacra LC. After the new, open, automatic crossing replaced the gates, Railtrack decided the adjacent cottage was dangerous and had to come down. The story at the bottom of the page makes you wonder......

158709 passes Balnacra Crossing with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Kyle service. 158709 passes Balnacra Crossing with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Kyle service.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 09 - Strathcarron http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485779.html Strathcarron is the first passing loop. Like the others on the line, the loop here was designed to allow trains carrying fishing vessels to pass each other - resulting in the platforms, and running lines, being farther apart than usual. The adjacent hotel can provide a log fire and a pint on a cold day. Thursday 1 January 1970: Strathcarron is the first passing loop. Like the others on the line, the loop here was designed to allow trains carrying fishing vessels to pass each other - resulting in the platforms, and running lines, being farther apart than usual. The adjacent hotel can provide a log fire and a pint on a cold day.

Strathcarron - looking East from the Down platform. 158715 at Strathcarron station with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. Strathcarron LC - looking West. 158715 at Strathcarron station with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158716 at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158716 at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158716 at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158716 leaves Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158716 leaves Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. Strathcarron station - from the Up platform. Strathcarron ground frame - looking West. Strathcarron station and engineers' siding - looking West. Looking West from Strathcarron Up shelter. Down platform shelter - Strathcarron. 158702 arrives at Strathcarron with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service. 158702 arrives at Strathcarron with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service. 158722 leaves Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158709 at Strathcarron LC with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158709 waits at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158712 arrives at Strathcarron with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service. 158729 arrives at Strathcarron with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle. With no service west of Strathcarron due to engineering works, 158715 has just arrived with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Strathcarron while 158730 waits to depart with 2H82, the 12:42 Strathcarron-Inverness service. Some hens have it easy - TV and stained glass windows grace the henhoose at Strathcarron Hotel. Strathcarron station - looking west from the down platform. Strathcarron station by night - looking towards Kyle. Strathcarron station by night - looking towards Achnasheen. Strathcarron station by night - looking towards Achnasheen. 158725/158719 approach Strathcarron with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle-Inverness. 158725/158719 at Strathcarron with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle-Inverness. 158702 waits to depart with 2H83, the 11:03 from Inverness. 158702/158706 at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158702/158706 at Strathcarron with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. Donnie McLean unleashes the power of 2 x 158s, as 158702/158706 depart Strathcarron with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. Smart new floral displays on Strathcarron Up platform. Strathcarron station, viewed from Achintee. Achintee Crossing - West of Strathcarron 158721 at Strathcarron with 2H87, the 17:52 Inverness - Kyle. 158719 departs Stathcarron with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158715-2H83 11:01 Inverness - Kyle. 158721-2H82-12:03 Kyle - Inverness. 158715 departs Strathcarron with 2H83, the 11:01 Inverness - Kyle. Why DID the chicken cross the road? 158715 approaches Strathcarron with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. Looking East from Strathcarron station. 158720 approaches Strathcarron with 2H81, the 09:00 Inverness - Strathcarron.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 08 - Attadale http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485778.html Approaching Attadale, the railway and the A890 run side-by-side. This section is notorious for rockfalls and, at one point, is protected from falling debris by a concrete shelter, covering both the road and the railway. The tiny request stop is at the water's edge and the views of the loch are magnificent. Thursday 1 January 1970: Approaching Attadale, the railway and the A890 run side-by-side. This section is notorious for rockfalls and, at one point, is protected from falling debris by a concrete shelter, covering both the road and the railway. The tiny request stop is at the water's edge and the views of the loch are magnificent.

Attadale station - looking towards Kyle. Attadale station - looking towards Kyle. Attadale station 'facilities' - looking towards Kyle. Attadale station - looking towards Strathcarron. Attadale station - looking towards Strathcarron. The station at Attadale, viewed from the road. 158706 approaches Attadale with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service. 158706 approaches Attadale with 1H87, the 15:23 Aberdeen-Kyle service. 158702 departs Attadale with 2H84, the 15:13 Kyle-Inverness. 2H84 is a Summer-only service. Attadale station from the lochside - looking towards Strathcarron. Attadale station from the lochside - looking towards Strathcarron. 158710 leaves Attadale with 2H82, the11:59 Kyle-Inverness service. A wintry Attadale station - looking towards Strathcarron. Looking towards Stromeferry from Attadale. Attadale station - looking towards Stromeferry in the snow. 158705 slows for an Attadale stop with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness- Kyle service. 158705 approaches Attadale with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness- Kyle service. 2H82, the 11:59 Kyle-Inverness service, leaves Attadale.158710 is leading 158728, which had failed at Kyle on 2H80 earlier that day. 158707 slows to stop at Attadale with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Kyle service. 158707 slows to stop at Attadale with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness-Kyle service. The rockfall shelter - looking towards Stromeferry. The renovated shelter - now with DOOR !! 158712 at Attadale with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158703 slows for an Attadale stop with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle. 158703 at Attadale with 2H80, the 06:21 Kyle - Inverness. 158724 slows for Attadale with 2H81, the 09:00 Inverness - Kyle. 158717 departs Attadale with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle - Inverness. 158717 departs Attadale with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle - Inverness. 158718 skirts Loch Carron, near Attadale, with 2H83, the 11:01 Inverness - Kyle. 158718 skirts Loch Carron, near Attadale, with 2H83, the 11:01 Inverness - Kyle. Attadale - looking towards Strathcarron. A busy day at Attadale as 158718 stops with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. 158718 'glides smoothly' to a stop at Attadale with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. 158724 at Attadale with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. 158724 at Attadale with 2H84, the 14:35 Kyle - Inverness. 158719 at Attadale with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. Railway Cottage - Attadale. 158719 slows for a stop at Attadale with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 07 - Stromeferry http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485772.html Stromeferry station really is a bit of an eyesore nowadays. Looking at what remains, it's hard to believe that, until 1897, this was the terminus of the line. The ferries are long gone and just one overgrown platform remains in use. Even the hotel has gone, following a fire. Thursday 1 January 1970: Stromeferry station really is a bit of an eyesore nowadays. Looking at what remains, it's hard to believe that, until 1897, this was the terminus of the line. The ferries are long gone and just one overgrown platform remains in use. Even the hotel has gone, following a fire.

Looking East towards Stromeferry station. Looking East towards Stromeferry station. Looking East towards Stromeferry station. Stromeferry station - looking East. Stromeferry station - looking West. Stromeferry station - looking West. 2H82, the 11:59 Kyle-Inverness service, at Stromeferry. 158710 is leading 158728, which had failed at Kyle on 2H80 earlier that day. 2H82, the 11:59 Kyle-Inverness service, at Stromeferry. 158710 is leading 158728, which had failed at Kyle on 2H80 earlier that day. 158709 at Stromeferry with 2H84, the delayed 15:13 Kyle - Inverness. Looking East from Stromeferry station. Looking East from the road bridge at Stromeferry station. 158725 arrives at Stromeferry with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle - Inverness. 158702/158706 at Stromeferry with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158721 at Stromeferry with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158721 departs Stromeferry with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 06 - Duncraig http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485771.html The second request stop is Duncraig. The small, single platform serves Duncraig Castle(now a private residence) and still retains it's original waiting shelter. The platform lights work particularly well - the station is lit up like Hampden Park at night. Thursday 1 January 1970: The second request stop is Duncraig. The small, single platform serves Duncraig Castle(now a private residence) and still retains it's original waiting shelter. The platform lights work particularly well - the station is lit up like Hampden Park at night.

Duncraig station - looking towards Stromeferry. Duncraig station - looking towards Stromeferry. Duncraig station - looking towards Stromeferry. The charming little waiting shelter at Duncraig - still in use today. Duncraig from the bridge. Looking towards Plockton from the bridge above Duncraig station. 158706 approaches Duncraig with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158704 pauses at Duncraig with 2H87, the 18:15(SuO) Inverness-Kyle service. Duncraig station - looking towards Stromeferry. Looking towards Plockton from beyond the bridge at Duncraig station. Duncraig station, from the old boathouse. 158705 passes Duncraig station with 2H83, the 11:11(SuO) Inverness - Kyle.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 05 - Plockton http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485770.html Plockton is the first booked stop. The original station building still stands, usually leased as a restaurant. Opposite the station, a bunkhouse was built a few years ago in the style of a signal box. Thursday 1 January 1970: Plockton is the first booked stop. The original station building still stands, usually leased as a restaurant. Opposite the station, a bunkhouse was built a few years ago in the style of a signal box.

The birds are singing as Plockton awaits 2H80, the first train of the day. Plockton bunkhouse from the platform. 2H80 approaches Plockton from Kyle. 158731 rolls into Plockton on 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness. 158727 leaving Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158727 leaving Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158727 leaving Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 leaves Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 leaves Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 leaves Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 leaves Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 leaves Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. Plockton station - looking towards Kyle. Plockton station - looking towards Kyle. Plockton station, looking towards Kyle from the East end of the platform. Not much happens at Plockton station between trains - at least the weather has improved !! 158704 approaches Plockton with 2H87, the 1815(SuO) Inverness-Kyle service. Plockton station - looking towards Kyle, through the rhododendrons. 158710 approaches Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. I didn't realise it was a bull until 158710 had passed !! 158707 reaches Plockton with 2H80, the 07:25 Kyle-Inverness service. 158719 leaves Plockton with 2H87, the 18:15(SuO) Inverness-Kyle service. 158701 at Plockton with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness. A wintry scene from the road bridge at Plockton. A snowy station, from the road bridge at Plockton. 158705 pauses at Plockton with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness- Kyle service. 158705 departs Plockton with 2H83, the 10:52 Inverness- Kyle service. Looking towards Plockton from the West. The aerodrome can be seen in the background. October weather at Plockton. A cold winter's night at Plockton. 158712/158718 depart Plockton with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle - Inverness. 158718 had failed on 2H80 that morning. Inverness conductor Iain Leitch looks glad to be leaving Plockton with 2H82. Summer 2009 has arrived. That bridge needs painted. Plockton station - looking towards Kyle. It doesn't ALWAYS rain in Plockton. 158706 approaches Plockton with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle-Elgin. Looking from Plockton towards Duncraig. 158702 leaves Plockton with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158704 at Plockton with 2H80, the 06:21 Kyle - Inverness. 158705 at Plockton with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. Plockton station - looking towards Kyle. Plockton station - looking towards Kyle, from the bridge. 158711 arrives at Plockton with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. Coos & Cuillins from Eddie's field at Plockton. 158714 departs Plockton with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158701 arrives at Plockton with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. 158710 arrives at Plockton with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. 158719/158702 at Plockton with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158702 had failed earlier on 2H82. 158721 arrives at Plockton with 2H85, the 13:32 Inverness - Kyle. The winter sun sets above Plockton station.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 04 - Drumbuie/Duirinish http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485769.html The first request stop is Duirinish. Unstaffed, like all the stations between Kyle and Dingwall, this little halt serves the crofting townships of Duirinish and Drumbuie. Thursday 1 January 1970: The first request stop is Duirinish. Unstaffed, like all the stations between Kyle and Dingwall, this little halt serves the crofting townships of Duirinish and Drumbuie.

Duirinish station - looking towards Plockton. Duirinish station - looking towards Plockton. Duirinish station - looking towards Plockton. 158710 slows for a Duirinish stop with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158701 at Duirinish with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness. 158721 stops at Duirinish with 2H81, the 08:53 Inverness-Kyle service. 158703 stops at Duirinish with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness. 158717 approaches Duirinish with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158720 stops at Duirinish with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158703 stops at Duirinish with 2H87, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 01 - Kyle of Lochalsh http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1485765.html - A TRIP FROM KYLE TO INVERNESS - Joining our shiny, new 158 at Kyle, we travel the length of THE KYLE LINE to Inverness, the Highland capital. Thursday 1 January 1970: - A TRIP FROM KYLE TO INVERNESS - Joining our shiny, new 158 at Kyle, we travel the length of THE KYLE LINE to Inverness, the Highland capital.

With the Royal Scotsman due into the Up platform, 158719 has to shunt into the Down after arrival with 2H85, the 12:41 Inverness-Kyle. 158719 awaits departure in Kyle Down with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158719 awaits departure in Kyle Down with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158719 awaits departure in Kyle Down with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158719 awaits departure in Kyle Down with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158719 awaits departure in Kyle Down with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. The remains of Kyle signal box from the station bridge. 158719 awaits departure in Kyle Down with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. Kyle Up platform. The building in the background is the RNLI lifeboat station. 158727 at Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. The 'Lord of the Glens' cruise ship can be seen on the South end of the pier. 158727 at Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158727 at Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 service to Inverness. 158727 at Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158727 at Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 ready to leave Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158707 ready to leave Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158732 waits in the Down platform in Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 service to Inverness. With a railtour using the Up platform, 158732 will depart from the Down side with 2H86, the 16:48 to Inverness. 158718 ready to leave Kyle with 2H86, the 16:48 Kyle-Inverness service. 158718 sits beside the wood being exported to Scandinavia by sea. The logs are piled on the siding, laid to export wood BY RAIL !! Strengthening work gets under way on the bridge at Kyle. This view will change greatly over the next year or so. 158721 departs Kyle with 2H82, the 11:59 Kyle-Inverness service. 158721 departs Kyle with 2H82, the 11:59 Kyle-Inverness service. 158709 at Kyle with 2H84, the delayed 15:13 to Inverness. The Kyle branch of Scotrail's line-dancing team gets in some practice !! 158712 at Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle-Elgin. 158712 at Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle-Elgin. 158722 after arrival in the Down platform in Kyle with 2H87, the 17:52 Inverness-Kyle. Up platform at Kyle by night. 158701 waits to depart Kyle with 2H84, the 15:22(SuO) Kyle-Inverness. The rear unit, 158718, will form 2H80, the following morning. 158712/158718 await departure from Kyle with 2H82, the 12:03 Kyle - Inverness.158718 had failed on 2H80 that morning. Mandy's inner blonde showing - she looks glad to be heading to Dingwall & Inverness !! 158714 at Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158714 at Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158719 at Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Inverness. 158719/158702 await departure from Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158702 had failed earlier on 2H82. 158719/158702 await departure from Kyle with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. 158702 had failed earlier on 2H82. No inner blonde here - just blonde !! Lisa McKelvie tries to work the door controls on 2H86. Might have time to do her hair before Duirinish !! 158721 at Kyle awaiting departure with 2H86, the 17:15 Kyle - Elgin. The SD-Tornado is moored on the West side of the pier. 158706 awaits departure from Kyle Down platform with 2H86, the 17:15 to Elgin.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 1970 xx - Odds & Bods http://2h80.fotopic.net/c1481484.html xx - Odds & Bods Thursday 1 January 1970: xx - Odds & Bods

routemaster in Kyle-a routemaster in Kyle-b A fish out of water. M.V.Geise discharging bits of wind-farm onto one of Mar-Train's big rigs at Kyle. Ready for transfer to Ashaig Airstrip on Skye, 37 metres overall length. Ready for transfer to Ashaig Airstrip on Skye, 37 metres overall length. Gibraltar registered MV Geise discharging windfarm components at Kyle. Gibraltar registered MV Geise discharging windfarm components at Kyle. T8 MHH leaves Kyle pier, heading for Ashaig Airstrip on Skye, with windfarm components. M.V.Geise discharging bits of wind-farm onto one of Mar-Train's big rigs at Kyle. M.V.Geise discharging bits of wind-farm onto one of Mar-Train's big rigs at Kyle. Red Duchess alongside at Kyle. Network Rail have managed to protect the rock-face at Kyle from theft & vandalism !! A nice, winter's dawn SOMEWHERE.

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