The Jacobite 2017

Our final day in Fort William today, a couple of minutes before the train arrives and the heavens open, only to be followed by a minute or so gap in the clouds for the sun. Sometimes, it does work in our favour.

 

Well done Simon

 

After a very wet trip the last Jacobite climbs away from Glenfinnan in some well timed light. Trains looked to be fully loaded all week as well which is great!

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Very nice Karl, you deserve it for all the effort you put in

 

Do we know if loco and Stock are moving south in the next few days or staying put?

 

Realtime Trains | 5Z63 0806 Fort William J.Yd T.C. to Carnforth Steamtown

 

Many thanks.

 

My own from yesterday's The Jacobite run at Glenfinnan. Two manage the exact same location twice in one week, being one of the very few places to experience any sunshine at all, was both frustrating and rewarding.

Another great main season from West Coast, Riley & Son's, NELPG and all support crews involved. Here's looking to December already!

Black 5 No. 45407 - Glenfinnan by Jonathon Gourlay, on Flickr

 

What a superb picture. Well worthy of both a like and comment!!

 

Crackin Jonny cant beat Butterchurns location

 

Thankyou Henry, it is just a shame all those up there didn't get any luck as it's a fair old trek for anyone!

 

The loco is staying at Fort Bill and not returning until after the Christmas trains on 4th January. The stock is returning with an oil box

 

The weather for the last week of the Jacobite was best described as challenging and frustrating. To illustrate the latter the first picture was taken less than half a mile from where Karl and John took their perfectly lit shots. The second is at the little photographed Ardnambuth Viaduct, its a bit hidden away and a fair old hike from the road. I've posted more on the Photography

 

You were lucky it was still raining when it crossed the viaduct

 

Footage from the final week of the main season of 'The Jacobite' hauled by LMS 5MT No.45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier'.

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One from the first of the Festive Jacobites today.

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I am amazed at the quality and wealth of footage that comes from this single line over the years. Many thanks to those who travel, those who film and photograph and those who run both the engines and the organization of this privilege. I really must put this on my list of experiences to achieve in the next 10 years.

 

It's a magical part of the world, but a word of warning, it can be very addictive. I've been going every year since 2001 and will probably go twice next year and at a 490 mile drive Fort William is not exactly just down the road.