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Strong support for Sir Archibald Sinclair in 1922, Concern over far north line future in 1972 and Ambitious plans for village harbour in 1997.
(Permalink) 1972 Far North Line


Brora: Relief Signalman Dickie Paul beams from the Down platform at Brora after signalling through the return working to Inverness of the special train run to commemorate the centenary of the 28th July 1874 ...
David Spaven 28/07/1974


Alness: Here comes the train... and only 13 years late! An expectant crowd spots the class 24-hauled service from Inverness as it approaches Alness for the official reopening ceremony on 7 May 1973. Th ...
David Spaven 07/05/1973


Altnabreac: Scene on the Far North line in the summer of 1971, as 5332 takes a train away from the platform at Altnabreac on its journey to Wick.
David Spaven //1971

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