Date: 21/02/2022

Transport Scotland blamed for 'blunder'. Plans to connect Grantown to Aviemore by steam train have been hit by yet another delay amid claims of a blunder by Transport Scotland officials. [See also earlier item. -RS]

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This bridge marks the end of the existing trackbed south of Grantown-on-Spey West. Some major work will be involved before the Strathspey Railway can cross the A95 and reinstate the railway to Grantown.
Location: Grantown-on-Spey West
Company: Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
15/10/2008 John Gray

Beneath this fine display of weeds lies the trackbed leading to Broomhill. The A95 which has to be crossed is on the right. Farm structures prevent a direct line-of-sight photo of the Grantown end of the trackbed.
Location: Grantown-on-Spey West
Company: Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
15/10/2008 John Gray

A northbound goods attacks the 1 in 84 out of Grantown-on-Spey West in 1961 on the long climb towards Dava Summit.
Location: Grantown-on-Spey West
Company: Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
//1961 Peter Oliver Collection (Courtesy David Spaven)

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Tags: x Transport Scotland x Strathspey Railway (Preserved) x Grantown-on-Spey