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The West Highland Line! Simply Breathtaking!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2021
- A trip with Scotrail up the absolutely breathtaking West Highland Line from Glasgow to Mallaig via Fort William.
Date of Travel: May 2021
Class of Travel: Standard Class (2nd Class)
Rolling Stock: Class 156 "Super Sprinter"
Cost of Ticket: £27.30 ($37.80, €31.80; including railcard discount of ⅓)
Origin: Glasgow Queen Street, United Kingdom (Scotland)
Destination: Mallaig, Highlands, United Kingdom (Scotland)
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FINALLY, a TH-camr who leaves text on screen long enough for people who don't already know what it says to read; and then some! Thanks Dylan, for keeping the pace leisurely.
And you can watch the video sped up and still read it!
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to be honest I find the need to read the text annoying. unlike some of your other videos where you commentated on them.
Just a suggestion. A polarizer on your camera lens can kill reflections and even remove sone fog and dust. You may have to adjust it in the changing light for full effect. 1:27
Dylan, you are a class act. This was spectacular. Today is my 74th birthday. My dad was born in Motherwell. I'm sure he enjoyed it as well. Some of the scenery reminded me of parts of New Hampshire here in the States. The only thing better would be enjoying a wee dram along with the scenery!!
Happy birthday!
Wow !!! Happy belated birthday ! I hope you had a blast !!! 💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
Wait !! Your dad must be like 92 !!!? WOW !!! 👍👍
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Hello, fellow Lanarkshire person
Oh, my. It must be something like forty years or more that I worked as a barman at Ardlui Hotel, at the very end of Loch Lomond. There were a few dwellings about, though they were tucked away so you barely knew they were there, and the station was this tiny grim thing a little distance away, unrecognisable to what I'm seeing here. And Crainlarich was a dark small place with an ancient pub. I don't recall there being a station (but obviously there was). On my one day off a week, I'd take the bus to Oban or Fort William (with about an hour or less there before having to get the bus back!). What struck me on these journeys was passing through Rannoch Moor, which, however flat and deserted, I found very beautiful: the colours of gorse, the openness, the sharpness of the waters and sky. Thank you for providing me with this journey and memories. Robert, UK.
Lucky train driver who gets to work on THIS route every day.
When you first entered the car I thought, "those flat, narrow seats don't look comfortable." But they were more than made up for by the beautiful, rugged scenery, the mountains and lochs and even the Glenfinnan Viaduct as a highlight. And all on a sunny day in the Highlands. I'd say that was a great trip.
your right about the seats but a 5 am after moving boxes around all night you do not care that much.
Haha...I am still not wanting those seats ,though !! Lol.😅
@@mojoich2736 😅😅😟 I would bring a small pillow ,or a cushion with me ,if I'll ever ride on this train !! Or do my best to upgrade my seats !! Lol 😆😅
Yeh are SR stupid putting ironing board seats on a train for a journey this long?! Bizarre...
Oh man. Went on this train for one stop from Corrour to Spean Bridge on a November night in 2006. Soaking wet with two friends after having marched the Road to the Isles from Fort William, in a beautiful scenery, but with the second part in darkness as we underestimated how short the day would be. Being greeted by Jane who took care of the station during the closed season and warmed up with meatballs. Having only a pack of jelly as the only food for the trip. How young and dumb we were, how beautiful it was.
This stirred memories of some 60 years ago, when I staggered down the hillside with a backpack of saturated camping gear, soaked to the skin, and attempted to dry out while shivering in the waiting room at Loch Ailort station!
Two years ago I did the trip on the Jacobite steam train, a great journey, but with no more luck with the weather. Raining without a break, with low cloud obscuring the scenery. Oh well, maybe another time.
10 hours return trip on ironing boards in one day? Brave soul! It's definitely a journey I plan to do eventually. Also gotta say Glasgow is very underrated in beauty. If anyone is visiting Edinburgh for city break, I'd deffo recommend jumping on the train to Glasgow for a day.
My girlfriend and I went from Queen Street to Glenfinnan and camped beside Loch Shiel, Definitely the best train journey I've been on so far. I have very fond memories of that route.
This is indeed the way to see the glorious scenery of Scotland the speed of the train is just right allowing one to savour the views
The colors of the land are so beautiful. They need a vista dome car. Thank you for posting this. It's on the list now.
I recall doing this very trip back in the early 80's. Mk1 coaches and a class 26 or 27 up front. Windows you could open to listen to the loco, a compartment you could enjoy to yourself, and a host came along serving the most delicious coffee.
Most probably a 27, right at the start of the 80s, before the 37s took over.
I am a big tea drinker ,but that sounds very nice !! That must had been imprinted in your brain strongly with that nice aroma & delish taste of that coffee !!! Especially looking at those beautiful Scottish sceneries from your window on the train at the same time !!! 😍👍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
I did the trip at the time of the 27's. First Class ticket all Scotland for one week was £22. Sleeping in Compartments on Glasgow or Edinburgh to Inverness overnighters. Oh, how I miss overnight trains today.
Ahhh... I remember this trip! I'm glad you got good weather, because the views are impressive! Thanks for the flashback Dylan!
Yeah, I got lucky with that really! That said, it would be nice to do it with some snow like you did some day!
@@DylansTravelReports Can I recommend either late Autumn or early Spring. It truly impressive when the pitter patter of rain combining with the clickety clack of the rails turns into snow on the ascent to Rannoch moor. Of course, I have usually got the direct seated carriage on the sleeper from Edinburgh or Glasgow, which made a truly tremendous day return for only £30/£20 respectively. Edinburgh at 4am when they split and send is well worth the early morning.....
i think they shall upgrade this regional service
with a diffirent regional train
Ayyy Mike is here too!
Ohh, thats Greenock at the other side of the Clyde. I have very good memories of my time living there, 45 five years ago. Cheers from Chile.
Where you currently reside?
@@s125ish I live in Santiago, Chile.
Looks like a trip everyone should try at least once in their lifetime.
Totally!
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John Akerman, thanks John, I did it in the early '60s. All steam hauled, including the Oban - Ballaculish, sadly long gone.
I'm now quite envious!
Never went by train , but in 1992 I went from York to Ullapool by motorbike, incredible scenery. I took so many pictures I ripped the top of my ears raw taking my helmet on and off. Forced to stay in Ullapool for four days until they healed over a bit. Oh the hardship! Now I qualify for an old farts railcard chances are I will be going up again, and am now looking through your reviews.
Hello Dylan
I came upon this video by chance and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am 87 years of age and an exiled Scot, living in England for the last fifty years. I always wanted to make this journey and planned to do it on retirement. Unfortunately my husband’s health failed and every time I found someone to accompany me, their health alas gave out and thanks to you I have finally managed it. You have made an old woman very happy. ( Lang may yer lum reek.)
I made this trip about 20 years ago and it was one of the most memorable trips I have ever taken. Almost 11 hours on a train back and forth and every minute was great. The weather was perfect, the scenery was amazing, and Mallaig is a beautiful little town. With a return train leaving 90 minutes after you get there it gives you just enough time to enjoy the scenery and head back to Glasgow. I would love to do this again but this time take the ferry over the Skye. Great video, thanks for posting it.
Other than the rolling stock, it hasn't changed much, that was basically my itinery 😁
We're making this trip later this year, with a stay on the Isle of Eigg. This is only feeding the excitement of that trip
What a great video. I think the fantastic scenery probably made up for the ironing board seat. I've done the Oban portion which is great too. Thanks for taking us along on the terrific trip!
Glad you enjoyed! I've heard the Oban portion is supposed to be really scenic too!
One of the truly great railway journeys. Full of interest and superb scenery. Have done it in full a number of times and never tire of it. Not a lot to do in Mallaig apart from finding some lunch and a quick mooch!
Lol. I was gonna ask him if the seat was comfy...,as it didn't seem that way !! Lol.💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
What a fabulous journey. Must be one of the most scenic routes in the World. Surely Scotrail could exploit this route more by having better and quieter trains.
The clickety-clack sounds, though a tad distinct, were one of the highlights out there. Mesmerizing views too!
I did this trip 2 years ago and the Jacobite form Fort William to Mallaig absolutely fabulous. 👍👍🇦🇺
Dear god I love Scotland! Incredible place.
A wonderful trip. I travelled this journey back in the early 70's and found it truly amazing. I am also an "oldy" at 70.
And following on from this trip of course would be the beautiful Inverness to Kyle of Localsh run, another classic route and should be on everyone's "to do" list. Thank you for another great video!!
If you had to choose one to travel on if facing limited time, would you choose Mallaig or Kyle? 🤔
@@TheWheelieBagWanderer OK, well, given a time constraint then probably the Inverness to Kyle as it takes "roughly" 3 hours ish, and once at Kyle, the train returns to Inverness after a 1/2 hour wait. It used to be my commute as I'd pick up the 1st train of the morning at Strathcarron at 7am on my way to Inverness.
I have decided I need to watch the video twice! First to read the comments and then to simply enjoy the views! I do enjoy watching your videos! Can’t wait to see the next!
Thank you for bringing back a fond memory of a journey that I took years ago. I would consider myself most fortunate to be able to go again in my lifetime.
I took this fabulous journey a few years ago. Also took the best journey in the USA, the California Zephyr from Denver to Sacramento. Both were amazingly good - the trains and the scenery.
Zephyr ...!! I'd love to ride on that !! I haven't ,yet & have heard & watched people praising the views from the train rides !! I live in L.A. ! Lol. I should someday ! It's in my bucket list ! 👍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
Someone give this man an Oscar he spends loads of money for our entertainment
Thank you so much 😁
Another must do trip to add to my wish list (that's if we are ever permitted to leave Australia again). Spectacular journey, thanks Dylan...
I went on this trip over 30 years ago. I remember seeing the Glenfinnan Monument from the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Thanks for the great video and bringing back memories.
Oh Dylan, you are such a tourist guide! I must thank you because all these suggestions are not in any tourist bruchure. Next time in the UK. I'll try it. Cheers!!
It was a pleasure to ride with you, what a lovely trip.
I've ridden the Glasgow - Oban route several times, and it is also spectacular. The last time was in 2015, before the Queen Street station was remodeled. There were a few shops and small cafes/restaurants in the station then, but, as you point out, there are so many options just outside the station they really aren't necessary inside. Tom - Dearborn, Michigan, USA.
I took this trip some years ago from London and then the ferry from Mallaig to Skye and then a few days later the train from Skye to Inverness before heading south to London. One of the most memorable rail journeys in the UK.
I made this journey in 1965. Just after steam days, but loco hauled probably what was then called a Type 2. So steam is back after over 50 years. But originally don't think the trains on the line were worked by LMS Class 5s.
5 hours on one of these noisy old things... you are brave. This is a prime candidate for Stadler's class 755 units. Such gorgeous landscape though.
rode in the dark 3 years ago nice to see what it looks like in daylight
Great video really enjoyed this some wonderful views and I love the train always had a soft spot for a sprinter grew up with them so always loved those engines and rattles
Completely agree - the most scenic line in the UK. On the right day it's one immense joyous vista after another.
Dylan , my wife and I have just been on this trip.today ,only we went from Fort William, we are both in our 80s and it is our first time, absolutely beautiful trip, everyone should do it at least once in their life. I enjoyed your video, thank you.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos Dylan. I particularly like the fact that they’re commentary free, with your on screen details providing plenty of helpful information. Your videos have really helped me through many a dreich day during COVID-19 and have inspired us to plan some European trips to follow in your footsteps when we get the chance. We’re considering doing your trip from Palermo in reverse. Very well done Dylan ! 😎
Thanks! That's definitely a trip worth doing 😁
I have made this trip many times over the years, sometimes by car but also by train including the wonderful Jacobite steam train. It is a fantastic journey of great beauty and well worth the effort. When I first started using the line back in the late 70's, it was far less busy particularly on the train than it is nowadays where during peak times there are loads of Potter or Outlander fans packing the train.. Many of them are Americans and it is lovely to be able to strike up interesting conversations with them. Thank you for posting this video as I am typing this message in Brighton Sussex where I live but dreaming of that wonderful journey through the amazing western highlands of Scotland.
Took the Jacobite Train/Hogwarts Express back in 2015. I'll never forget the very interesting mix of steam rail enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans on that train! 😅
And yes! The scenery is the very best the UK has to offer! But the old school rattling of the tracks would drive me nuts! 😅
I don’t think there is a more pleasant aroma than the smell of the sea when you step off the train especially after a very scenic route, I’ve done the route by road many times and every turn in the road gives you a beautiful scene so the train must be the same whether looking forward or turning around and looking back the scenery is breathtaking, good trip Dylan
I remember doing part of the journey from Fort William to Glasgow over 30 year's ago ( I live in South Wales ) but I still remember the stunning beauty to this day . I would love to do the full route some day . Keep up the good work Dylan I love watching your videos 👍.
Thanks!
Nice !! I'd love to visit Scotland ! But,1st Wales ,especially South !!! I've only been to North ! Just for a few hours total !! My late soulmate was from Newport ! I broke my promise to visit him there ! My huge ,deep regret !! I wish if I could live in Wales !!! You've got so ~~~many gorgeous places there !!! Wales is WILD & BEAUTIFUL !!! 😍😍😍👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
@@spark_6710 Newport is my home town although I haven't lived there for about 30 years . I live about 18 miles from there in Llanhilleth 😊
Really loved this journey, even although the seats might have been a tad uncomfy.
Now Dylan, I really have to correct you, "Loch Lomond", the clue is in the name, ☺, "Loch" not "Lake" 😇.
Please Remember in future, a wee bitty disappointed you didn't bring viewers attention to the Glenfinnan Viaduct.
Other than that, what a totally amazing journey. I love Fridays just for your videos, love train travel, like to see the different trains, including comfort etc.
Thanks! Loch is Scots for Lake. Also, Glenfinnan Viaduct is featured and well mentioned.
@@DylansTravelReports then I do apologise, I shall rewatch.
@@DylansTravelReports Hence when in Scotland you say Loch.
I emigrated to Australia from near Stockport Cheshire, for £10 in 1972 and turned 74 in July. I made the same train trip with a friend in 1970. We then hitch-hiked across Skye to Portree the capital and pitched our little tent above town. All our other friends had gone to Spain on holiday but we wouldn't as Franco was in power. The train from Queen Street (we caught the first train from Manchester to Glasgow Central) seems not too much different from all those years ago. The scenery is magnificent and even though I stopped drinking 30 years ago I loved a drink then and in the pubs on Skye the common drink was 'half and half', meaning a half pint of McKewans beer and half a tot of scotch as a chaser. Lovely way to get merry. 😅
Thank you so much for allowing me to relive the memory. Lovely video.
blessings peter
Wow, what a fantastic day for such a beautiful train journey! Yet another superb video Dylan. Thanks so much for taking us along.
Thanks 😁
"... mooch... ". Well, it's a while since I've heard that. Nice. Thanks for the video, it was lovely.
I did this line only last week and it left a wonderful impression on me. Loved watching your video which brought it all back to me. 😊
Thanks for posting this video Dylan I enjoyed every minute. Scotland is a beautiful country that my wife and I have fallen in love with.
Just finished our NC500 tour and seeing this makes us seem we are still back there ( wish we were ). Nice to see Neptune’s steps again which we visited, a cracking place to have a cuppa on a hot day like it was the day we visited.
Thanks again,I’ve subscribed to the channel and will checkout your other videos.
Cheers Dylan.
Cannot believe you didn't pop into Greggs on your way to the station for a bacon butty and coffee- I agree the refurbished station looks great in and out - absolute stunning scenery although +5 hours on those seats???
Make sure you use the word butty in Scotland, it's a roll and bacon ha
Thank you for the upload. The scenery is breathtaking.
...and for all those complaining, there were previously shops erc in the station but these were removed for the refurb and the plan is to bring them back in a new build on the right side of the station in what was a car park.
Did the trip in the early 70s, we had a compartment and enjoyed probably the best breakfast on a train I have eaten. Enjoyed the video.
This takes me back to the 1980's when I worked as a volunteer with a Black 5 on this route. Travelled it many times on the footplate and stayed overnight in our support coach at the depot in Fort William. The good old days when you could cadge a lift down to the station from the depot aboard a class 37. The people of the Lochaber area were another breed - very welcoming, hardy and friendly. As a Yorkshire lad I miss being a "local" worker in a distant land. - Nice video of an area I called a second home.
That's a lovely story !! Thanks for sharing it with us ! 👍👍😍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
@@spark_6710 Thanks for the kind reply. I will add it was very tiring work but very rewarding. An operation that effectively started in 1984 and is now running as two trains.
Absolutely fantastic video Dylan. I did the West Highland line in the 80's when they had class 37's running on the route.
I did this trip in 1969, I have been fortunate enough to travel around the world but the scenery is as stunning as you experience anywhere.
Thank you for a great video, and I agree with all that you say. I've travelled on the West Highland line several times, and never thought the Class 156 DMUs were good enough for such a long - 5 hour (!) run ! The refurbishment was clearly done very cheaply, and the only good outcome was the accessible toilet ! Despite the poor train, the scenery is of course stunning ! Many thanks.
Very pleasant scenery. Sadly i am somewhat jaded as i was born and grew up in Calgary Canada which is one hour from Banff Alberta in the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Been to Banff hundreds of times. Going to Lake Louise was a frequent event and skiing in the Rockies in the winter as well. Then lived in Vancouver BC for 17 years. Now Toronto Canada which is on the Shores of lake Ontario - one of the Great Lakes.
WOW WOW WOW that has to be the best journey you have ever done BEAUTIFUL!
My wife and I did this trip in June 16. Absolutely stunning even with it being a bit drizzly to Fort William. We only bought single tickets due to our holiday plan. With railcard we paid £3.30 each. Prices have risen since then.... Did the Jacobite the day after. Will be doing it again, stopping off at Corrour and Glenfinnan. Will do Oban as well. Fabulous video Dylan
Wow, bargain!
WOW ONLY £ 3.30 !!!? Lol. I love that !!! 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍😲😃😆💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶INCREDIBLE !!! AWESOME !!!
@@DylansTravelReports I KNOW !!! UNBELIEVABLE !!! Lol.👍👍😀😍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
Thank you for the wonderful video. This trip has been on my bucket list for ages but I'm not able to make it now. You have given me a priceless gift.
The scenery left me speechless. The best!
Enjoyed the video . Scotland is indeed a beautiful country . Really scenic . Have not been up as far as the top of Scotland. But hope to one day . Look forward to seeing all your other videos in the future .
I’m lucky to have done this twice. Blown away by it both times (and very fortunate with the weather each time)
Been on this exact service to Fort William about 5 years ago, went on the jackobite the same day aswell then headed back to Glasgow the same day, I really liked it apart from the ride back to Glasgow being about 45 mins late due to the service from Oban being late, don’t know how
Oban service could have been delayed because a ferry was late. The Jacobite might be primarily a tourist train but these services provide vital links for people who live on the islands or more rural areas. Many from Oban and the isles have to travel to Glasgow for hospital appts. etc.
Timestamp 14' 03": At this point there used to be the *original* Polmadie Railway Anglers' camping coach. Along with my Grampa Brown at that time (1963-1965; I was 12-14 years old) we would be woken up to a breakfast of ultra-fresh, butter-fried trout from Loch Laidon and/or the Gaur (caught by our night fishermen) - followed by a full complement of, for example, bacon, eggs (fried or scrambled), black pudding, haggis, fried bread, (for me) well-fired potato scones and fried bread, and the occasional baked beans and [insert text here]. All washed down with strong, sweet tea, accompanied with evaporated milk. Bliss.
Thank you for the memories, D's T R.
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RIP: James Keir Brown. 1905 - 1983. 💚
Thanks for sharing your past experiences!
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I love this train it’s my 1st fravet train class156 I love the sounds of the engine I love the sound of the bogies going over those old wooden sleepers (that’s why you hear the train clatter on the tracks all thanks to the old sleepers made of wood) top speed 75mph and I am known by my self as supertrains156 and I love class 156 number 156456 because of the Barbie livery it had tell scotrail made all trains to wear the Scottish soltire livery
What a brilliant video Dylan - truly captured the line! Next time stay overnight in Mallaig and maybe visit Skye on the ferry.
Great trip. I wish I'd seen it. It was 1991, in October, before the bridge from Kyle to Skye. I'd just done probably the most beautiful rail journey in my life, from Inverness to Kyle. Caught the ferry to Skye, and the wind was blowing so hard it took three times the time it usually took to get there. Took a bus from there to Portree, drank way too much in a pub there. I intended to take a bus down to the southern tip of Sky and a ferry back to the mainland, but due to the wind, it wasn't running. I had to bus back to Kyle, and take a bus down to Fort William, where I got back on a train, a two coach speeder, that developed coolant problems on the way. We had to stop and take on water at one point, and then run slowly for the rest of the way on one engine. Finally pulled into Glasgow at night and had to then find a hotel.
I'm so sorry I missed most of the journey by being so hung over I slept. I was so much younger then.
I think I may have been on the same ferry. Do you remember a Scania truck, pulling a white/or Co-op trailer? Skipper in his 30's, full ginger beard. He got blew off the ramp twice and got on it at 3rd attempt. Also it was last ferry of the day.
@@parahandy6251 I don't remember that, but it was a long time ago. It would be cool if we were on the same ferry though.
Certainly is stunning - sadly I've done been on the whole route but did recently ride along the line up to Balloch whilst staying in Glasgow recently, the 2h boat trip on Loch Lomond is recommended
Such a gorgeous journey. Thanks for sharing.
Stunning views! When I did that journey, I think it rained non-stop for days -- from Glasgow to Mallaig, across to Skye, upto Kyle of Lochalsh. I saw absolutely nothing in the low cloud and rain. I must go again...
Awww ,you should go back then !! Too bad !!! But,at least ,you've been there to all ,I haven't been to any there ,yet !! I am jealous ! Loch was way way way more beautiful than I thought, I recently watched videos on Y.T.got me scream with an uncontrollable excitement !!! LOLLOLLOL I really hope I can visit there & Edinburgh someday !!! And Kelpies, the horses !! 👍😍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
I loved the new refurbished Glasgow train station. Simple and very operative. What I can say about the route? OMG ..!!! Just astonishing. Thanks for sharing Dylan. Definitely I would try it.
I watched & enjoyed this weeks ago. I watch most programs on my TV. I need to get to my computer to like & comment. Sorry. I am watching & enjoying.
Thanks for the memories! Did the round trip London, Inverness, Kyle, Skye, Mallaig, Glasgow, London in the summer of 1977. As we came through the Glasgow suburbs the train was stoned, several windows broken and at least one passenger injured. After the stunning scenery I remember thinking 'Welcome back to civilisation!' And as to the comfort of the seats on your train, Thai railways use these same Sprinter units on a fantastic day trip from Bangkok to Nam Tok, on the Death Railway. 14 hours + return. On plastic seats. Brilliant!
Another great video Dylan. This must be amongst your best if not your best video. The West Highland line easily accessible for anyone in the UK should they so wish. I've always loved the class 156's since they were introduced.
Thank you for what you do.
Beautiful lakes,vistas.Scrumptious feast for mine eyes. I love to pronounce Scottish words(Welsh and Cornish too) because it is never in the same ballpark of how it is supposed to be pronounced.Good for a laugh. The sound of the gulls brought me right to the sea,thank you!
I used to travel that line so often when we lived in Stirlingshire, on the 06:30 out of Queen Street: in the snow, when I once picked up a local canine companion on my walk, and in the sun, when, bathing at Morar, the water so warm it was like being in the Med. You missed the incredible 360 degree Horseshoe Bend, where the line skirts three mountains and crosses two glens to avoid an expensive viaduct (we did catch a glimpse of the bridge onto Ben/Beinn Dorain at 12:10), so I hope you spotted it on the return journey. (btw, technically, the WHL is only the section from Craigendoran Junction to Ft William - the section to Mallaig is The Mallaig Extension.
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I did this many years ago when the 19:55 ex Kings Cross had sleepers to Fort William and the seat coaches went on to Mallaig although it was only advertised to FW and a change. I later drove the road from FW to Mallaig which was all single track with passing places. Happy Days.
The scenery was just awesome! I love your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Five hours in one of those I'd take a cushion for the seat and padding for the back. Terrific video though, well done.
One of the most beautiful videos for train travel I have seen. God bless you.
That was a really cracking video, superbly filmed and edited too. I've not done the trip by train but very familiar with it by road having first gone to Mallaig with a caravan, and later when I had a motorhome. The road to Mallaig is pretty demanding toward the end when it narrows and has a series of bends that you have to take care with as the trucks from Mallaig fishing use it. The year I visited with a caravan, I found a lovely site at Arisaig with a stunning outlook. Spent around a week there and was sad to leave the place. Whilst there I also took a day trip across to the Isle of Eigg.
Thanks!
Will be back on the Fort William to Glasgow section in September after finishing the West Highland Way walk - can't wait, it's a great journey (even if the Fort William departure is at silly o'clock in the morning)
Great vid Dylan but Scotrail need a smack! Ridiculous seats for a 5 hour journey, and no aircon? It's 2021 for Heavens sake! As to the scenery - just breathtakingly superb !!
No pain, no gain I guess 🤷♂️
Aach laddie, count yerself lucky we dinna make you peddle !!
@@colinhunter1954 Aye Colin - it's a dark and lonely place!
Love doing this trip, last did it in 2019. I really hate those seats too...I don't know what Scotrail were thinking, especially when it comes to older passengers doing long journeys! There's new bicycle carriages being added to these services soon which is good though. Glad you had a quiet train though, when I did Oban last month an entire tour group of about 60 people came aboard without permission from Scotrail and took up every seat that was left on an already fairly busy service (in saying that Oban is one of my favourite places and it is well worth a visit)...Hope you manage to get over to Inverie the next time you visit Mallaig!
Wow ! Right !! A nightmare for elderly people & people have some medical condition ( being in bed often ,or for a while ) !! I don't wanna sit in those !! 😅💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
I think this is going to be my next rail journey. Wonderful thank you.
Have just got back from a bit of a Scotrail jaunt, featuring last minute platform changes seemingly inspired by Usain Bolt, and of course the lovely ironing board seats. What amazing scenery from this journey, though, and fantastic to have such sunny weather and clear views. Will have to do it soon.
That's really lovely, Dylan, thank you
Can I recommend the Cambrian line from Pwlheli to Aberyswyth... a bit more coast and a few castles but less mountains... joyful nonetheless
I loved that route too, and the ride across Wales from Shrewsbury to get there.
AHH --- LOVE IT !!! I hope Dylan will !!! I'd LOVE to go to Aberystwyth & it is in our itineraries for our near future travel plan to Wales !!! I am currently planning for me & mom !!! Thank you for the suggestion ! EXCELLENT !!! 👍👍😍💜💜💜💜💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
@@roundandroundmyworld That's the route we'll be taking on our way back to London when we'll travel there !!! Thanks so much for that suggestion ,too ---!!! 👍👍😍💜🥁🐉🎵🎤🎶💞
The line to Oban is also very beautiful. Oban is worth a visit in itself.
That trip was just wonderful, cheered me up no end. Made me very homesick. Hope to do it before I die. xx
The Scottish highlands are some of the oldest peaks on the planet dating back to Pangea when the the continents where one and where beutifully reshaped after the last ice age. when i last visited the highlands i walked up Ben Nevis and the views from on top are the best ive ever seen! its a stunning country with epic views.
The scenery rivals the Coast Starlight. It's great advertising for Scotland!
The west Highland line up towards millang via Fort William looks really nice
Travelled through Scotland in 2005. Your video brought back memories. As always, thanks for your narration of the scenes of the countryside. Great videos. "mar sin leat"!.
An amazing and very informative video,thank you. The scenery shots are incredible,with plenty to take in along the way.This is now certainly on my travel bucket list,and will hopefully be able to do this journey soon.
Beautiful trip. Looks like that carriage used as a fisherman’s cottage is located next to an old steam engine turntable that’s been filled in.
When I watch your videos, it makes me miss home.