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Jacobite 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Kt1995, Jan 27, 2026.

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  1. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    At least this time of year there is plenty of daylight to work in.
     
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  2. Gunslinger1948

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    Five hour delay and a late night for the passengers assuming they weren't bussed back to FW.
     
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    I know it’s possible to hide the coffins at some locations but there are some beautiful shots to be had of the whole train at places along the line and the blue and grey would rule those positions out in my opinion.
     
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    Agreed, its absolute stupidity to have to spoil shots for the sake of the coaches on the extension!!!
     
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    I realise that these trains are not run for the benefit of the photographer so it won’t matter one jot to WCRC if I don’t go to Scotland to photograph them.
     
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    Shouldn't speculate I know, but that looks like a catch points overrun. Is the signalling at Mallaig entirely centrally controlled or are points operated on site by train crew?
     
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    torgormaig Part of the furniture Friend

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    You are right - you shouldn't speculate:). That is not how the loop at Mallaig would work anyway.

    Peter
     
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    It's a ground frame, but from what I've read the loco was moving perfectly within its authority.
     
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    Big Al Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator

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    A question for those who know the Jacobite better than me.

    The WCR site suggests that every seat is booked on every train till the end of the season, bar the odd day. Is that because tour operators block book the train and Jo Public is pushed off?

    I ask because some folk I know what to ride the train but that looks impossible.
     
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    They always used to leave a carriage unbooked for pay on the day, first come first served.
     
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    Which has been the case, certainly in the last 10 years.
     
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    Although there isn't mention of that option on the website. On the assumption that anyone who is interested in taking a ride on the Jacobite would ordinarily look at the website for times and booking arrangements it seems odd not to mention that there may be limited available tickets to be bought on the day.
    Presumably the firm knows at least a coach load of people will just turn up on spec each day, irrespective?
     
    26D_M, Jul 25, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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  15. 26D_M

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    Having looked myself there seems to be some limited availability in August and September in all classes.
    Also the solid bookings appear to bely the reports from WC earlier in the year that the modern mk2s are unpopular?
     
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    I suspect it is demand management, they don't want several hundred people queuing down Fort William platform each morning. As it stands at the moment they easily sell the coach each day, with the little advertising it gets. The last time I travelled on the Jacobite (in 2021) we did just this, arrived around 09.30 at FW and joined the queue that had formed. We missed out on the AM departure, but were accommodated on the PM one.
    The poster asked about day to day availability. On this basis around 70 - 80 seats are available first come, first served, every day (cash useful!).
     
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