Our journey back was, of course, along the same railway we arrived on. But now we faced forward and we had two new passengers opposite us – a very nice French couple who spoke English but also seemed pleased to find people willing, and in one case, tolerably able to speak French.
We also now had the advantage of knowing the route a little and we could be ready for the sites as they came up.
we were also now near the back of the train which I thought would be great for snapping the loco up front on the curves. But actually, the engine was often out of sight round the corner.
But there we can see 62005 coasting along with just a hint of steam at the safety valve. That’s quality driving and firing. It was rather good to be able to take a photo of the loco pulling the train without even leaving my seat.
You may recall, from our journey the reflective pine trees on Loch Dubh. I was certainly not the only person looking out for this on the return, but the wind was rippling the surface of the dark loch and the reflective quality had gone.
We
hurried through Easdale – click for movie.
Click
here for a film of a hard working Lord of the Isles
Aha, a bit of double track must mean we’re at Glenfinnan.
I had grabbed a place for the viaduct this time, sharing it with a little lad who wasn’t English. The next window in front gives an idea of the sort of scrum there was for position. Also, the far end of the viaduct can be seen.
It really does go round a curve for I am travelling to the left in this photo and will end up crossing the viaduct and exiting this picture stage right.
Lord of the Isles coasts onto the viaduct. I believe one of the Harry Potter films features a flying car at this location.
It was a bit of a shame about the bloke just in front of me. I can crop him out but then I lose quite a bit of the train.
I
decided a video would be in order so click here to view it.
