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Hundreds of thousands of Harry Potter fans travel on The Jacobite each year.
(Permalink) The Jacobite  Glenfinnan: A clear morning on 15 October 2014 sees Black 5 45407 lifting the Mallaig bound Jacobite away from Glenfinnan.  Arisaig: Mallaig-bound Jacobite crosses a ScotRail service at Arisaig on 3rd June 2016.  Glenfinnan: Having drawn forward to allow a ScotRail service to pass, passengers are allowed to stretch their legs at Glenfinnan. The train has its own Souvenir Shop. The station enjoys a burst of activity unriva ... |
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West Coast Railway says it's 'exploring all options' as the operator is faced with a hefty bill to upgrade locking systems on its trains.
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West Coast Railway Company Ltd runs both the Jacobite and Flying Scotsman services.
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Bookings can now be taken on the iconic steam engine after fears about the future of the service.
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The operators of the world-famous Jacobite steam train have been given permission to continue the service ahead of a judicial review.
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The iconic steam journey from Fort William to Mallaig could hit the buffers if a judicial review fails.
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Fort William's Jacobite Express is at the centre of a judicial review into upgrading the carriage doors at a cost of £7million.
(Permalink) Slam door The Jacobite West Coast Railways  Banavie Swing Bridge: On my first visit to the West Coast since 2020 I managed to capture K1 No.62005, easing over the swing bridge at Banavie with the morning Jacobite service for Mallaig on 27th May 2021. Neptune's Stair ...  Brockenhurst: The last week of slam door stock on the Lymington branch - July 2010.  Arnabol Viaduct: 62005 crosses Arnabol Viaduct with The Jacobite on 1 October. This viaduct is not so well known as Loch nan Uamh about half a mile away. The picture would not have been possible a few years ago ... |
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Jacobite steam train seen in the Harry Potter films has been allowed to return with new safety plans.
(Permalink) The Jacobite Glenfinnan: Having drawn forward to allow a ScotRail service to pass, passengers are allowed to stretch their legs at Glenfinnan. The train has its own Souvenir Shop. The station enjoys a burst of activity unriva ...  Beasdale No 118 Tunnel: Leaving a smoke trail round the edge of Loch nan Uahm, Black 5 No.44871 builds up some speed on 11 October as it approaches the first tunnel on the 1 in 48 gradient of Beasdale Bank with The Jacob ... |
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I can't wait to see the Flying Scotsman when it visits the Strathspey Steam Railway line in September.
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A steam train that featured in many Harry Potter film scenes has been taken out of service due to fears over safety.
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The Scottish steam train known as 'Hogwarts Express' has suspended all services over safety concerns. Jacobite operators West Coast Railways announced that an issue with the popular train's hinged door has caused it to axe all its passenger services.
(Permalink) Doors ORR Prohibition notices The Jacobite West Coast Railways Glenfinnan: Having drawn forward to allow a ScotRail service to pass, passengers are allowed to stretch their legs at Glenfinnan. The train has its own Souvenir Shop. The station enjoys a burst of activity unriva ... |
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The famous Jacobite Steam Train, which travels over the Glenfinnan Viaduct like in the movies, has cancelled journeys.
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West Coast Railways announced the Jacobite steam train would not run due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Jacobite service will not run on 15th, 16th & 17th July 2023 as planned.
Unfortunately, West Coast Railways are unable to offer any alternative dates to transfer trips to, therefore the reservations team will process a full refund within the next 5 working days. (Permalink) ORR Prohibition notices The Jacobite West Coast Railways |
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West Coast Railway Company Limited have failed to ensure the health and safety of their passengers and crew, thus putting them at risk of serious personal injury, as they have not implemented controls identified in their risk assessment for rolling stock fitted with secondary door locking system. Public register ID: P/KB/14062023
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From the top of the 60ft Glenfinnan Monument, a lone Highlander looks out over the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie arrived to start the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
(Permalink) Bonnie Prince Charlie Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Viaduct Harry Potter Mallaig Extension The Jacobite Tourism West Highland Railway |
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The steam locomotive-hauled tourist train service has become a bucket-list experience for travellers and Harry Potter fans across the globe.
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The Jacobite 2023 season will start on Monday 3rd April 2023. Tickets will be on sale soon. Morning Service: The Jacobite morning service runs from Monday 3rd April until Friday 27th October 2023 (running 7 days a week). Afternoon Service:
The Jacobite afternoon service runs from Monday 1st May until Friday 29th September 2023 (running 7 days a week). (Permalink) 2023 The Jacobite West Coast Railways |
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Unfortunately, due to continued strike action by Network Rail and ScotRail staff, West Coast Railway is unable to operate trips on the 8th October. The drivers' strike on the 5th October will not affect trips and so all trips on the 5th October will run as normal.
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The Jacobite 2022 season will start on Monday 4th April 2022 and tickets will go on sale from the 24th November 2021.
(Permalink) The Jacobite West Coast Railways  Corpach: K1 No.62005 races away from Corpach with The Jacobite on a sunny
October morning.  Arnabol Viaduct: Black five no 44871 crossing Arnabol Viaduct near Loch nan Uamh with The Jacobite on its way to Mallaig on 12 October. Arnabol Viaduct is inland from the head of Loch Beag and about half a mile ...  Fort William: 45231 poses with 'The Jacobite' for a group of admirers on 28 July prior to departing from Fort William. |
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There are excursion trains and preserved lines you can ride today. Here are a few favourites, also including the 'Hogwarts Express' and the line made famous by The Railway Children.
(Permalink) Dartmouth Steam Railway Glenfinnan Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Mallaig Extension Mid-Hants Railway Railway Touring Company Strathspey Railway Swanage Railway The Jacobite The Watercress Line West Coast Railways  Boat of Garten: Caledonian Railway 812 Class 0-6-0 No.828 departs Boat of Garten for
Aviemore on the Strathspey Railway on 14th July 2019.  Keighley: RS&H 0-6-0T Nunlow in Platform 3 at Keighley station on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on 3 May 2010 during their weekend celebrating 40 years since the film The Railway Children wa ... Arnabol Viaduct: 62005 crosses Arnabol Viaduct with The Jacobite on 1 October. This viaduct is not so well known as Loch nan Uamh about half a mile away. The picture would not have been possible a few years ago ... |
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It is seen as a big day out for Harry Potter fans but the Hogwarts rail experience is rather less magical for others. Councils have written to the steam train's operator about human waste being emptied from its lavatories on to the track. ... Councillors raised concerns about the smell last year and have now asked West coast to cease its 30-minute stops at Glenfinnan station because of waste being emptied on to the track. Hege Hernes, manager of the station museum, told Glenfinnan community council 'We understand that when people need to go they have to, but we cannot put at risk the health and welfare of our staff and volunteers.'
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Fuming council chiefs have kicked up a stink with bosses of the Harry Potter train - over claims the iconic loco is spraying poo all over the tracks. The Highland authority wrote to Jacobite operators West Coast Railways warning them to stop dumping human waste on parts of the scenic railway.
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