Aviemore
Strathspey steam railway. Google
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The Strathspey steam railway currently runs between
Aviemore, Broomhill (Glenbogle in the series Monarch
of the Glen) and Boat of Garten.
The trip is a nice one. You can step off for a few
minutes in Broomhill or Boat of Garten if you are
taking a return journey or simply step off and get
back on the train later if you wish to explore.
Contacting the Strathspey Railway:
- By telephone - 01479 812220
- From their website - Link
- Post / direct visit - The Strathspey Railway Company
Ltd.,
Aviemore Station, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire,
PH22 1PY, Scotland. Google
location map
Below are some photos and video taken in August 2006.
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Photos below:
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Strathspey railway looking forward toward Aviemore
and the train's engine
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One of the old engines sitting at Boat of Garten
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Some carriages sitting by the siding
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Glenbogle / Broomhill station.
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The days engine. This was the "City of Truro"
engine, very grand too.
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Another shot from outside the train (Dont try this
at home, very dangerous)
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City of Truro - Open
info sheet
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Sitting at Boat of Garten railway station
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Up onto the engine for a lucky kid
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Inside the standard (3rd class) carriage. In the
corridors i noticed an oil (I presume) radiator, interesting
hmmm
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Ticket office and railway shop at Boat of Garten
station
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