Thank you so for this. A few years ago on a coach holiday one of the highlights was this journey but it was completely spoiled by two couples who were obviously not interested in the view and spent the whole journey loudly shouting and laughing.
The Kyle and Wick/ Thurso lines from Inverness are controlled by the Radio Electronic Token Block signalling system. Because the system involves frequent voice calls between signaller and drivers over the radio the film is silent to safeguard security.
Great video, thanks. The weather can change quickly up there in Scotland. Wonderful views of the countryside. Shame that the way to Skye is now mainly by road.
Wonderful views not spoiled by trees running wild like on the West Highland line. Although Scot Rail could be given some chivviing to get on with some pruning before nature takes over completely as on the WHL. Lovely video. Thanks. Rmb
I now have the perfect video to get to sleep! This isn't a criticism, I'm an insomniac and your vids do the job. Thanx Someone mentioned music, something like Enya would be excellent.
Some cuttings would not have remained stable for much longer without them! Shows that these lines do get investment - and that in the aftermath of the Carmont derailment earthworks stability is being taken more seriously.
@@tonywise198 That's Thomas's point. He mutes the sound. Because this one is mute, he doesn't have to, and he isn't missing anything. I don't usually mute the sound. But that means any ad that breaks in is very loud and very annoying. Because this one has no sound, I can mute it and I know I won't miss anything---and I won't be annoyed by loud ads.
You are right, they are set against the movement. They are hydro-pneumatic, self restoring points on all of the loops. So when the trains travels over them, they get pushed across then self restore.
Quite common on remote single-track routes. And at 43:27 they are sprung to be set for the approaching train to go left. A train going in the opposite direction would temporarily push them aside. without the need for levers or remote control.
Been more than forty years since I saw this line. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you so for this. A few years ago on a coach holiday one of the highlights was this journey but it was completely spoiled by two couples who were obviously not interested in the view and spent the whole journey loudly shouting and laughing.
Very nice cab ride in a large part beautiful day. I've appreciate the beautiful and interesting landscapes.
I do like these cab rides but with engine sound it would be so much better to watch .
The Kyle and Wick/ Thurso lines from Inverness are controlled by the Radio Electronic Token Block signalling system. Because the system involves frequent voice calls between signaller and drivers over the radio the film is silent to safeguard security.
Thanks for making and sharing the video.
Great video, thanks. The weather can change quickly up there in Scotland. Wonderful views of the countryside. Shame that the way to Skye is now mainly by road.
Been awaiting this route for years - all the way to Inverness maybe one day? Thank you very much!
The whole line was recorded, that was just a wee snip!!
Wonderful views not spoiled by trees running wild like on the West Highland line. Although Scot Rail could be given some chivviing to get on with some pruning before nature takes over completely as on the WHL. Lovely video. Thanks. Rmb
I now have the perfect video to get to sleep! This isn't a criticism, I'm an insomniac and your vids do the job. Thanx
Someone mentioned music, something like Enya would be excellent.
This is fabulous!
Great video, wonderful scenery. Wonder how all those cuttings survived until geotextiles were invented.
Some cuttings would not have remained stable for much longer without them! Shows that these lines do get investment - and that in the aftermath of the Carmont derailment earthworks stability is being taken more seriously.
Brilliant video thanks for sharing 👍
Beautiful ride, but if the orange plants are like a Goldenrod, it’s name should be the ALLERGY EXPRESS !! LOL !!
great footage buddy reckon this is the most scenic route in scotland done it many times.
The West Highland line beats this by not much
I used to live in Erbusaig (passed at 4:50) so this was a wonderful watch.
Fantastic!
Hay google, Turn on the sound. ( is it ok if you like post it again with sound? That would be greatly appreciated, thanks.)
lovely video, beautiful scenery, but a bit of sound on, either the sound of the train, or music, would be much better. Please.
Love the quiet!!!!!!!!
Great video. I mute the sound so it’s perfect for me. You won’t find a better day to do it! Thanks.
There's no sound anyway. Turned it off - no good without sound.
@@tonywise198
That's Thomas's point. He mutes the sound. Because this one is mute, he doesn't have to, and he isn't missing anything.
I don't usually mute the sound. But that means any ad that breaks in is very loud and very annoying. Because this one has no sound, I can mute it and I know I won't miss anything---and I won't be annoyed by loud ads.
Nice video great scenery.
Leave my yacht at Plockton, train to Kyle Co-op. Train back, Job's a good un.
Can't watch this silent movie for 75 mins - need sound.
Nice run, good views - but unfortunately, totally silent. A shame.
Is it me? Or are the points at 48:28 set against the line this train is on? Confused 🤔
You are right, they are set against the movement. They are hydro-pneumatic, self restoring points on all of the loops. So when the trains travels over them, they get pushed across then self restore.
@@eckiedoo
Thanks for the explanation
Quite common on remote single-track routes. And at 43:27 they are sprung to be set for the approaching train to go left. A train going in the opposite direction would temporarily push them aside. without the need for levers or remote control.
nice video pity no sound of train
Many others have sound on there vids. No excuse.
No sound?? Very disappointing. Couldn’t do it.
Where's the sound? Disappointing.
Disappointing, as I’m really not a ‘fan’ of silent rail journeys. 🐨🇦🇺