Spotless 66746 at Strathcarron

Strathcarron

Folder: The Royal Scotsman
All services on the Kyle line are operated by Scotrail class 158s, at least until the gaffer tape runs out !!
During the summer months, one regular visitor provides some variety. The Royal Scotsman visits Plockton and Kyle roughly once a week and is the only chance to see loco-haulage on a regular basis. The luxury landcruise is operated by Orient Express and is surely the ultimate way to see the…  (read more)
Spotless 66746 at Strathcarron

Spotless 66746 at Strathcarron

18 Apr 2017 180
Another year, another "Royal Scotsman" season. An immaculate 66746 stands at Strathcarron with 1H80, the 08:33 Keith - Kyle "Royal Scotsman", the first trip of the 2017 season. The 2017 timings are virtually identical to last year's, a couple of small tweaks have been made, to allow an extra couple of minutes at Plockton.
66746 at Strathcarron with 1H80

66746 at Strathcarron with 1H80

18 Apr 2017 155
66746 awaits the arrival of an eastbound unit at Strathcarron, standing at the head of 1H80, the 08:33 Keith - Kyle. The loco was repainted into Belmond livery at the start of last season, closely followed by classmate 66743. The whole train was immaculate. The stock is kept clean throughout the season but always looks best on the first trip of the year.
66746 at Strathcarron

66746 at Strathcarron

18 Apr 2017 190
Looking pristine, GBRf's 66746 waits at Strathcarron with 1H80, the 08:33 Keith - Kyle. For the last couple of years, the train has had a booked half-hour stop here, waiting to cross the 13:46 from Kyle.