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Scotland excels at scenic railway journeys, and the route taken by the Jacobite Steam Train along part of the West Highland Railway and the Mallaig Extension Railway is widely regarded as one of the finest. Recapturing a golden era of steam rail travel for a new generation of visitors and enthusiasts, the Jacobite Steam Train was introduced in 1984. Since the earliest days of the railway, powerful locomotives have been required to negotiate the demanding gradients presented by the Highland terrain.

Today, four beautifully restored steam locomotives take turns to make the eighty-two mile return trip from Fort William to Mallaig and back: the Lancashire Fusilier and its sister engine the North Briton; the Lord of the Isles, and the Sherwood Forester. These magnificent locomotives haul original British Rail First and Standard Class carriages which were originally in use in the 1960s and now bear a distinctive maroon livery.

Jacobite Steam Train operates every morning from Monday to Friday between May and October each year, with additional weekend and afternoon services added in Summer between June and August. 

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Highland Adventure
12/Sep
Janet Jones
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“An absolutely marvellous experience with Clive Yates as our tour manager. Clive brought our trip alive with his rail knowledge and his love of Scotland.
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The Best of Scotland and Ireland
25 Oct 2022
C Gordon
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“Great trip.
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
20/Sep
Pam Highton
4 stars
“There is no denying that the Highlands provides spectacular scenery. Our tour was favoured by glorious sunshine for most of the time, with only a few grey days. Overall, I felt the days were too long, with too much time spent on the coach. That said, our driver Davy was superb and made the trip. The hotels were of a very high standard, with the exception of the Isles of Glencoe, where the staff were disinterested and, at times, downright rude. I was also given a room in the sub basement at the Mercure Haymarket, which had little natural light and was claustrophobic. I guess that’s the downside of being a single traveller. That said, I was soon given a room on the first floor. Big shout out to the restaurant manager who made me a meal despite the restaurant being closed. A big concern from my group was lack of timely information from the tour manager as we expected handouts of our itinerary for the day and lack of a contact number until the 5th day. Overall I enjoyed the trip and made some new friends along the way.
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A Journey of Outstanding Beauty

Despite its relatively short route, the Jacobite Steam Train presents passengers with an abundance of scenic highlights. The journey begins in Fort William, the largest town in the Highlands.

Fort William lies in the shadow of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain, and the dramatic beauty of this region has resulted in its use in many films and television programmes.

The train follows the shore of scenic Loch Eil and begins its ascent toward the village of Glenfinnan. To get there, the train crosses the spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct, built between 1897 and 1901. One of the first railway viaducts constructed entirely from concrete, it features twenty-one arches and rises up to thirty metres from the valley floor to provide superb views of Loch Shiel.

 

 

 

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The sea, in the form of the Sound of Arisaig, is visible around the village of Arisaig which lays claim to the UK's westernmost railway station. Here, the rugged coastline and the shore of Loch nan Ceall, on which Arisaig is situated, afford further unforgettable views. Mallaig is a traditional and picturesque Scottish fishing port, and gateway by ferry to the islands of Skye, Muck Eigg and Rum. No visit to Mallaig can be considered complete without sampling the freshly-caught fish and seafood offered by the village's restaurants.

The historic Glenfinnan Viaduct featured in three of the Harry Potter films and is an extremely popular point on the journey at which to take photographs from the train; taking up an appropriate position at the window well in advance is recommended.