Far North Line railtour will signal return of classic Class 73 engine Isle of Mull to the Highlands in March after Branch Line Society confirms three-day trip
A classic rail engine that visited the Highlands at the weekend will be returning to the region sooner than some might expect - after it was drafted in for a charity rail tour of the Far North.
The 1960s-era Class 73 loco Isle of Mull, was one of two of the classic diesels to pull a railtour into Inverness on Saturday.
And it will be hauling another railtour - this time with a different group of enthusiasts - in March.
The Branch Line Society has announced plans for a three-day tour, which will start at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway on the morning of Friday. March 21 and heading up to Inverness, arriving in the Highland capital that evening.
The following day it will journey to Wick and back before then heading on to Aberdeen on day three.
A spokesperson for the Branch Line Society said: “This charity charter, operated by GB Railfreight, will feature Class 37 37403 'Isle of Mull' throughout, with huge thanks to the SRPS Diesel Group. A Class 37/4 will assist, supplied by our good friends at Locomotive Services Limited. There will be a combination of top 'n tail and double-headed working. In response to customer requests, both First Class and Standard Class accommodation will be available.”.
They added: “All profits from this charter will be donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. There will be a charity raffle each day, with a wide range of fantastic prizes to enjoy, with proceeds shared between Great Ormond Street, SPRS Diesel Group and Martin House Children's Hospice.”
For more information visit www.branchline.uk.
The tour is for Branch Line Society members only and ranges in price from £259 to £449 depending on the package.
