The Royal Scotsman

A regular visitor in Inverclyde this year, I decided to add to my gallery of of Royal Scotsman pictures.

57316 came down light to haul the luxury train to her overnight destination.

Fort Matilda Station is a good location to catch her on a long curve of track.

The Royal Scotsman

The Royal Scotsman has visited Inverclyde several times this year and each time I've seen her she has had a different loco combination.

After starting the season being hauled by GBRailfreight engines, she is now using West Coast Railways locos.

Class 47 loco 47786 hauling the Royal Scotsman through Greenock Central Station

Enjoying the evening sun on the veranda of the Royal Scotsman

The Royal Scotsman passing through Greenock

57316 at the rear of the Royal Scotsman as it passes through Greenock

The Royal Scotsman

Luxury train travel has arrived in Gourock, but not for commuters.

Costing over £3000 for a four day journey around Scotland, The Royal Scotsman provides the highest levels of comfort available.

Her locomotives for this journey were a pair of class 66 GB Railfreight diesel engines, which I had not seen before on this train.

The Royal Scotsman hauled by GBRf loco 66735 through Greenock Central Station

66735 sitting at Gourock Station

Observation car's veranda provides a unique way to enjoy the journey

The Royal Scotsman's Observation carriage

66732 arrived in the afternoon to haul the train on the next part of her journey

GB Railfreight loco 66732

66732, named after GBRf's first managing director

Luxury

66735 preparing for departure

Passing through Fort Matilda station

The Royal Scotsman heading for her next destination