Class 66s in Scotland.

Yes I know I'm letting the side down, being a steam mon, but who could object to this highly scenic vid. Class 66s seen in beautiful surroundings in Scotland. The steep incline at Beattock shows off the first hard working loco. Then the famous Horseshoe Curve is the backdrop as the lightly loaded train negotiates this feature on the West Highland line. The loco is hauling empties from Fort William to Grangemouth, after replenishing supplies for the lines service trains.

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• Class 66s
• West Highland line
• Scotland
• railways
• trains
• scenery

[RailMon]

@collieultimo. Well I may be into steam, but I still appreciate good engineering and the 66s are my favourite diesel locos. Their no nonsense appearance & impressive performance on railways thoughout Europe, makes them the ideal workhorse.

Incidentally Rainer, a group of us recently went up to the Quiraing again on a Hang-Gliding trip. I hope to be posting some of our exploits on YouTube shortly.

I met a fellow countryman of yours up there. An international tour operator.

[RailMon]

@khankadet Asolutely Chris. Seeing the oil train running along the lower slopes of Ben Dorain, into the Horseshoe was quite impressive, even though I was being eaten by midges.

Incidentally, there are some fabulous walks in this area for those who may be going to Scotland on holiday.

Er, Scottish tourist board, you know where to send the cheque, LoL.

[khankadet]

Love the scenery Hugh! Chris

[collieultimo]

A great scenery, a beautiful place on earth. It took me a little time to fin it on Google maps. One of the first class 66 in Germany is bought by HGK and I see it nearly each day and think "greetings from BR!"