The Jacobite Steam Train

West Coast Railways
United Kingdom
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The Journey

Navigate from Fort William to Mallaig across a span of 67km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct
  • Loch Morar
  • Ben Nevis Base (Fort William departure)
  • Mallaig harbour terminus
  • Isles of Rum, Eigg and Skye views
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2.2 hours

  • Distance

    67 km

  • Est. Price

    Mid-Range

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: Complimentary tea or coffee for each part of journey in First Class

Ensuite: No

Meals: None (buffet carriage available)

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: Complimentary tea or coffee

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 (Black Five) or LNER Peppercorn Class K1 2-6-0 No. 62005 'Lord of the Isles'

Locomotive Weight

Black Five: ~82 tons; K1: ~72 tons

Track Gauge

4 ft 8.5 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Heavy gradients on West Highland Line (1 in 42 max)

  • Tight curves requiring flexible wheelbases

  • 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct crossing

  • Remote line with limited emergency access

Carriages

British Railways Mark 1 and Mark 2 (heritage maroon livery)

Maximum Gradient

1 in 42 (approx 2.4%)

Route

West Highland Line - scenic mountain and coastal route

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2.2 hours

  • Distance

    67 km

  • Est. Price

    Mid-Range

Official Booking Provider