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Steam Dreams, Highlands and Islands. 9/5 to 17/5/19

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by RalphW, May 7, 2019.

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  1. Macko

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    Thanks John, its from a drone, that would be a mighty big hill :) I must have been a couple of gardens up, they are very accomodating on that close :)

    A couple more from yesterday, the rediscovered Markinch viaduct and the mighty Culloden viaduct after an often wet chase up Drumocter and Slocd.

    Also from today, accelerating away from Inverness along the Dornay firth, and at Invershin viaduct.

    Really looking forward to the Kyle run tomorrow, forecast looks reasonable but you never know up here!

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    Markinch viaduct     by Phoenix Images, on Flickr

    [​IMG]Culloden viaduct by Phoenix Images, on Flickr

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    Skirting the Dornay firth in beautiful morning light     by Phoenix Images, on Flickr

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    Highlands at its most spectacular, crossing Invershin viaduct, Carbisdale Castle looking on a wonderful view across the Kyle of Sutherland.     by Phoenix Images, on Flickr
     
    Macko, May 11, 2019
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  2. jonathonag

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    Just a few shots from myself over the weekend, several more to work through! The splash of apple green in the Highlands has been rather pleasant, and I think anybody who was out on the Kyle line would agree it's been possibly the best weather experienced for steam since perhaps 2010?

    [​IMG]B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' - Beauly by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr

    [​IMG]B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' - Tomich by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr

    [​IMG]B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' - Garve by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr

    [​IMG]B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' - Loch Gowan by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr
     
    jonathonag, May 12, 2019
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  3. Macko

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    I'll second Jonny's comments about the weather, best I have ever seen up here. Not every shot worked out, a sizable gallery at Attadale missed out as the sun dipped and the loco shut off, and the annual gricers race to Achnasheen was somewhat disrupted by gawping motorhome drivers and cyclists, but I'm sure everyone went home with some real highlights.

    A couple from me at Loch a' Chuilinn and Erbusaig.

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    Big skies, big country ....     by Phoenix Images, on Flickr

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    Balamory by the sea ...     by Phoenix Images, on Flickr
     
    Macko, May 12, 2019
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  4. Johnb

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    Has anyone got an update? seems to be stuck between Garelochhead and Glen Douglas
     
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    About 5 late off of Crianlarich.

    James


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  6. jonathonag

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    Marathon day from Inverness to Fort William today, all credit to the crews involved and the passengers for what could easily be the longest non return steam hauled trip.

    From what I've heard, a very mixed day weather wise for those by the lineside. Due to work, I opted in for the afternoon from Gleneagles onwards, and we were well rewarded in the West Highlands with enough sunshine between the mass of hazy sky.

    [​IMG]B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' - Glen Falloch by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr

    [​IMG]B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' - Bridge Of Orchy by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr
     
    jonathonag, May 13, 2019
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    Can someone please inform me why the Coatbridge-Holytown part of today's trip was ecs?
     
    Sam 60103, May 15, 2019
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    stevenjcrozier, May 15, 2019
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    A few from me from the tour.

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/146487151@N02/40847436843/in/dateposted-public/

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/146487151@N02/33958821428/in/dateposted-public/

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    https://www.flickr.com/photos/146487151@N02/40888879253/in/dateposted-public/
     
    Karlh, May 15, 2019
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    jonathonag, May 15, 2019
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    henrywinskill, May 16, 2019
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    Nice shots, the climbs from Rogart and Achnashellach not to everyone's taste of course were exceptional.
    Looks rather like bus to Carnforth and steam from there tomorrow.
     
    garth manor, May 16, 2019
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    henrywinskill, May 16, 2019
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    henrywinskill, May 16, 2019
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    61306 at Inverhaggenie on the way to Fort William

    David Price - Cop Lane on Flickr 15A_0889.jpg
     
    ribble, May 16, 2019
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    Very nice David and thanks for the updates on this run
     
    henrywinskill, May 16, 2019
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  18. ribble

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    You are welcome Henry,good to see you and Ken.Like your northbound shot at the County March summit,good job it wasn't much later though !
     
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    Great work! Falls firmly into the 'wish I'd taken that' category!
     
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    Does anyone know the timings for tomorrow please?
     
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