Locheilside
SRPS J36 673 'Maude' on its adventures over the Fort William to Mallaig line in 1984, seen here at Fassfern near Locheilside. Underpowered for the job in hand and ran out of puff and water as it went along. It also set most of the West Highlands on fire. The local Fire Brigade were not happy and nor was BR. The fires burnt out the trackside cabling and the tokens had to be rushed about by taxi, the night sleeper portion in Mallaig could not move for some time. Eventually the Sleeper left Fort Bill three hours late.
Location: Locheilside
Original line: Mallaig Extension (West Highland Railway)
Photographer: Peter Todd
Contact photographer: Peter Todd
Date: 28/05/1984
Image number: 83483
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