First off is the Easter Highlander which was originally advertised as a 'Blue Pullman' charter but due to company changes featured a different stock set and different locos.

Also of interest just out side Inverness work shops was 8F, 48151 which was to feature on a Far North Line run the following week as part of the RTC Great Britain Charter Tour - more of that later.

With an 08.05 departure from Inverness 37229 and 47802 run into Dingwall the following morning to await the RETB token for the Kyle Line.

Arrival at Garve and time to spare to await the passing of the first train from Kyle enabled train crew and passengers to stretch their legs and take some photos.

Taking the climb out of Garve and up to Corriemoillie Summit at 429ft.

Skirting Loch a Chuillinn on the approach to Achanalt Viaduct.

Crossing Achanalt Viaduct.

Pulling away from a slow down at Achanalt and onwards through Strath Bran towards Achnasheen

Heading through the expanse of Strath Bran. The relative slow running speed along the Kyle line enables the train to be easily caught up ( within national road speed limits) and passed for the next photo location.

Easing into Achnasheen.

With both locos working hard the highest summit on the line Luib Summit (646ft) is almost reached.

Having reached Luib Summit its then down hill to Glen Carron and Balnacra Crossing where the train is seen heading for Strathcarron station.

Awaiting the token for the final leg of the journey to Kyle of Lochalsh.

Departing Strath Carron.

The scenic setting of Erbusaig Bay

Arrival at sunny Kyle. With the passengers away for coach trips to the Isle of Skye the stock is cleaned and tanked and 37 229 is run round to lead the train back in top and tail mode to Inverness.

With the train set back 37229 is detached for the run round.

47802 stands at the rear of the return working.

37229 on the front.