Oban
and Mull
July 6 2003
Home Scotland & Wales July 2003 2003 Trips
Oban
Oban, looking towards the town centre and the ferry terminal. July 6 2003
The view over Oban from the Mull ferry. July 6 2003
Dunollie Castle seen from the Oban-Craignure ferry. July 6 2003
Isle of Mull Railway
2-6-2t Victoria has just arrived at Craignure with the stock for the first train of the day. July 6 2003
The line has a turntable at both ends to make life easier for the driver. July 6 2003
This is the turntable at the Torosay end of the line. July 6 2003
2-6-2t 'Victoria' on the turntable at Torosay. Victoria is modeled on the Victorian Railways NA class 2'6" gauge locomotives, examples of which can be seen on the Puffing Billy Railway. July 6 2003
Having turned the loco ran up to the shed. We were privileged to get access to the normally inaccessible depot. Many thanks to Graham Ellis for arranging this. July 6 2003
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In
the shed at Torosay was the lines other steam locomotive 'Lady of the
Isles', known on the line as LOTI. July 6 2003 |
From the Isle of Mull Railway we drover through the rain and mist on a scenic route to get to Tobermory.
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This
is the B8035 alongside Loch Na Keal. July 6 2003 |
Locals fishing for a meal in Loch Na Keal. July 6 2003
The dampness lifted slightly to allow a few pictures at the colourful town of Tobermory. July 6 2003