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  1. acorb replied to the thread MOSI to join NMSI.

    Wasn't sure where to put this so resurrected this very old thread(!), but I found this very interesting - a proper marriage of 19th and 21st century technology! *ignore the thumbnail of IoM railway, that would be something!! [MEDIA]

    Jun 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM

  2. acorb replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Some of these bookings could have been made up to 12 months ago and are probably relating to business agreements going back many years. This is guaranteed income and worth looking after and protecting - good business sense from West Coast.

    Jun 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM

  3. acorb liked NathanP's post in the thread Jacobite 2026.

    A few photos and posts from the various tour groups about the first service are on Facebook, with interior photos of happy smiling passengers. Here's the one from Highland Explorer Tours as an example.

    Screenshot 2026-06-02 102202.png Jun 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM

  4. acorb replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    Unfortunately I think there remains a gap between what Carnforth PR says and the reality of operations on the ground. The facts remain that West Coast own the paths out of Fort William, they remain (uniquely) resourced to operate the Jacobite....

    Jun 2, 2026 at 9:49 AM

  5. acorb replied to the thread Jacobite 2026.

    The only barrier to them operating was West Coast themselves, who declared the operation uneconomic. There has never been any reason the Jacobite couldn't run if a compliant method could be found, that happened last year and has now happened...

    Jun 2, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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