37248 and 37688 provide power for 1Z56 on 5th May 2008 instead of Deltic 22 which was suffering engine problems. The train is seen running between Dalmally and Tyndrum on the way back from Oban to Newcastle.

A Lovely Day In The Highlands

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Substituting for the unavailable 55022 (boo) on a tour to Oban, seen at Tyndrum!!

Short weekend tour of 900 miles to test out the bike, kit and myself in preparation for a longer trip.

Video of the West Highland and Kyle line, including 37s, 47s, 156 sprinters and 67s.

37417 after working upto Fort William the day before worked 6K66 Fort William-Glenfinnan then back to Millerhill. It is seen firstly at Banavie heading out to the ballast drop site, then it is seen departing Loch Eil Outward Bound. It is then seen heading across Glenfinnan Viaduct toward Glenfinnan station. After that.... more

37069 and 37423 worked a tour from Dumbarton to Oban on 22/03/08. The tour was not without incident and it ended up getting into Oban around 3 hours late due to a radio problem. The train is seen firstly at Glen Falloch heading towards Crianlarich, it is then seen departing Tyndrum Lower. After that it is seen.... more

Bike run from Balloch to Tyndrum via Otter Ferry, Tarbert and Oban.