Steam’s Revival in Scotland - 1, THE ROADS TO THE ISLES - English • Great Railways

The return of steam on the two rival Roads To The Isles brought thousands of rail fans from across Britain and from overseas to witness the UK’s greatest steam revival of the 1980s, documented by producer NICK LERA. From Inverness the remote Kyle of Localsh line saw steam’s return in 1982, while two years later it was the turn of the West Highland line’s famous route from Fort William to Mallaig, past scenic glens and lochs reached by crossing the great curved viaduct at Glenfinnan. Motive power was the handsome and dependable ex-LMS Black Five 4-6-0 locomotive, supplemented on one notable occasion by the eye-popping appearance of centenarian North British Railway 0-6-0 ‘Maude’.
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[@studebaker4217]

Brilliant film, brought back some memories of my first holiday to Banavie in 1962 at 11 years of age. Thank you.

[@boblennox9251]

I am happy to say that I was by Nick's side during most of these shots, working for ScotRail at that time. Great video showcasing a great era. Colin Shearer, then Area Manager at Fort William, was the originator of the initiative to return steam traction to the Mallaig line. It has been a regular feature there for almost forty years since and is still going strong.

[@samuelfarris1949]

Fascinating. I remembered having a VHS, as a child, that combined this with Volume 2 of "Steam's Revival" - removing the section of the two-coach charter. Not often you might expect a child, let alone a vulnerable one, to have much exposure to professional railway material, but it always perked the curious side of me. Regards, Samuel Farris.

[@AussiePom]

@@samuelfarris1949I too used to have this on VHS and GW 150 which Nick did. I wonder if he'll put that on YT too.

[@marvwatkins7029]

Truly a real hoot mon. And we thank ye.

[@Bigaid]

37264 is still with us today and is running in the NYMR.

[@eamos129]

Anyone know what date the film to Kyle is from?

[@ritchiesiepman5511]

Gaan jullie nog video's in het Nederlands uploaden??

[@rogerlollar4325]

That narrator sounds like Johnny Morris

[@JCZ2601NL]

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[@kendallarielle7885]

Promo-SM 👉