Scotland

Northern Lights (95 mins) (DVD)

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A GNER INTERCITY 125 is our viewing platform for another superb journey through Scotland. We take in the exit from Waverley through the tunnels to Haymarket, followed by the greatest railway-age edifice of all time - the Forth Bridge - and we see it from the cab!

On the very same journey we are treated to the driver's view of Britain's longest bridge - that over the River Tay! North of Dundee, the video easily lives up to its title. With the sun gradually sinking in the clear blue sky this really is the Northern Lights! Stations stopped at or passed include: Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket, Inverkeithing, Kirkcaldy, Cupar, Leuchars, Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Abroath, Montrose and Stonehaven.

On the very same journey we are treated to the driver's view of Britain's longest bridge - that over the River Tay! North of Dundee, the video easily lives up to its title. With the sun gradually sinking in the clear blue sky this really is the Northern Lights!

Stations include: Inverkeithing, Kirkcaldy, Cupar, Broughty Ferry, Carnoustie, Abroath, Montrose and Stonehaven.

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Highland Mainline (90-mins) (DVD)

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Perth is the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland and still boasts a large imposing station. The main line features stretches of double and single track with semaphore block signalling predominating to Aviemore.

There are stiff climbs to the two summits at Druimuachdar and Slochd, the latter forming the summit of the Inverness cut-off line. This direct line from Aviemore to Inverness was a major feat of civil engineering forced upon the Highland Railway company by the threat of competition. It was completed in 1898 having taken 14 years to build. The two largest structures spanning the rivers Findhorn and Nairn are seen, like the rest of the route, not just from the cab but from a helicopter flying overhead! Stations seen include: Dunkeld and Birnam, Pitlochry, Blair Athol, Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore and Carrbridge.

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Far North (104-mins) (DVD)

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We start at Dingwall - the Inverness section having been covered in SkyeTrain. Much of the 142 miles from Dingwall to Wick is sparsely inhabited. The line follows the coastal contours through Invergordon to Tain. Instead of taking the direct route across the Dornoch Firth, the line heads inland via Lairg.

After Rogart we pass through the long-since closed "Mound" station still with it's platform for the Dornoch branch derelict but intact. We take a look at the remains of this erstwhile line and discover Dornoch station building still surviving. At Golspie the line became the "Duke of Sutherland's Railway" - one of the longest-ever privately built lines. Dunrobin Castle station is next on route. Here we learn a little about the Third Duke, from his great great grandson Lord Strathnaver.

By the time the train reaches Helmsdale, the coast has become more rugged than ever. From there it proved absolutely impossible to drive the railway any further along the coast, so our "Sprinter" heads inland again, this time through the remote Strath of Kildonan for 25 miles to Forsinard. At least there is a road along the valley but from there to Georgemas the railway is quite alone.

Britain's most northerly junction is where our four-car class 156 divides, one portion going to Thurso the other to Wick and we see both!

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Steam Through the Scottish Highlands (60-mins) (DVD)

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Filmed in perfect weather from the track and from the air, this is the West Highland Extension like you’ve never seen it before. Loads of footplate action, including use of the electronic token system, is just the icing on the cake of this superb trip along Britain’s most scenic railway from Fort William to Mallaig.

TV personality Clive Anderson rides on board the steam train hauled by B1 loco No 1264. He finds out all about how the service is run each year from West Coast Railway’s James Shuttleworth. This high budget production, made by Video 125 for TV, is a must for all steam lovers and lovers of spectacular scenery.

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Skye Train (90-mins) (DVD)

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Shot in midsummer 1987, the route is seen at its most spectacular!

From Inverness to Dingwall we travel alongside the Beauly Firth and witness some of the last remaining Highland Railway semaphores still in operation at the time but long-since abolished.

At Dingwall we turn due west for the Highlands and traverse the summits at Raven Rock, Corriemoillie and Luib (the highest at 646ft) and stations such as Garve, Achnasheen and Strathcarron set amidst the beautiful Highland scenery.

Finally, the most spectacular section, Stromeferry to Kyle along the shores of Loch Carron. All the while we follow this classic loco-hauled train from the air. Features large logo Class 37262.

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Steam to Mallaig (56-mins) (DVD)

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The West Highland Extension - the "Road to the Isles" is a masterpiece of railway engineering.

When filmed, in 1985, the line was still signalled by semaphores. You will see dozens of trackside and footplate shots, as we make our way from Fort William through Mallaig Junction and along the shores of Loch Eil to the famous Glenfinnan viaduct. At the time of construction this was the largest concrete structure in the World.

At Lochailort there is a dramatic change in scenery. This part of the line was the most difficult to build with tons of explosive being the only way to drive the railway through the rock. A hundred years on, it is all the more spectacular for it.

At Arisaig (Britain's most westerly station) our "Black 5" heads north across Keppoch Moss until we emerge alongside the Atlantic Ocean for the approach to the fishing port of Mallaig.

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West Highland Line (96-mins) (DVD)

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The fascinating history of the West Highland Railway is told by Paul Coia as we make our way from the hustle and bustle of Scotland's largest conurbation up into the Highlands and through Britain's remotest outposts.

Climbing out of the 1 in 45 Queen Street tunnel, we proceed through the suburbs of Glasgow, mostly under the wires of the Strathclyde electrics.

At Craigendoran the West Highland line branches off towards Helensburgh Upper. At first, following the course of Gare Loch and Loch Long, the line eventually emerges high above the banks of Loch Lomond. By the time we reach Crianlarich (where the Oban line diverges) the dense forest has given way to more open aspects.

The famous Horseshoe Curve is the next major feature encountered. Beyond Bridge of Orchy, the main road turns west towards Glen Coe, whilst the railway turns north east and strikes out across one of the last great wildernesses, Rannoch Moor! 95 miles from Glasgow we reach Britain's remotest station, Corrour.

Here is the summit, the old signalman's house, but little else. The line now descends alongside remote Loch Treig into the Spean Valley and civilisation once more. Running past the foothills of Ben Nevis we arrive in the West Highland capital of Fort William.

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Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway (100 mins)

Ref: VI926D

A number of wealthy individuals wanted to see rail

communication brought to the Great Glen of Scotland whatever the cost. They intended the line to run from the West Highland Railway at Spean Bridge all the way to Inverness, but in the end, only 24 miles were built as far as Fort Augustus, roughly half way.

Years late and massively over budget, the line opened in 1903 operated by the Highland Railway even though it was deep within North British territory. The line struggled right from the outset. Quite simply the line ran through such sparsely inhabited territory, there weren't enough people to use it! Realising this far too late the decision was taken to sell the line for scrap! Using original records, newspapers, old photographs, and modern day footage and interviews, the whole sorry saga unfolds.

The scars on the landscape will probably be there for eternity. Little did Parliament realise when it sanctioned the earthworks that they would only be used for around 30 years!

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