Aviemore Strathspey steam railway. Google location map

The Strathspey steam railway currently runs between Aviemore, Broomhill (Glenbogle in the series Monarch of the Glen) and Boat of Garten.

The trip is a nice one. You can step off for a few minutes in Broomhill or Boat of Garten if you are taking a return journey or simply step off and get back on the train later if you wish to explore.

Contacting the Strathspey Railway:

• By telephone - 01479 812220
• From their website - Link
• Post / direct visit - The Strathspey Railway Company Ltd.,
  Aviemore Station, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1PY, Scotland. Google location map

Below are some photos and video taken in August 2006. Photos open in new window.

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Photos below:

Strathspey railway looking forward toward Aviemore and the train's engine

One of the old engines sitting at Boat of Garten

Some carriages sitting by the siding

Glenbogle / Broomhill station.

The days engine. This was the "City of Truro" engine, very grand too.

Another shot from outside the train (Dont try this at home, very dangerous)

City of Truro - Open info sheet

Sitting at Boat of Garten railway station

Up onto the engine for a lucky kid

Inside the standard (3rd class) carriage. In the corridors i noticed an oil (I presume) radiator, interesting hmmm

Ticket office and railway shop at Boat of Garten station