Leaving Boat of Garten and approaching Aviemore
Practical function and refined aesthetics
The Caledonian Railway crest, based on the Royal Arms of Scotland
Enamel sign at Boat of Garten
Sunday 8 August 2010
Caledonian Railway 828 back in steam
A fortnight ago, a visit was paid to the Strathspey Railway to inspect Caledonian Railway 828, the last surviving British example of the work of the great Glasgow-based locomotive engineer, J.F. McIntosh. 828 is an 812-class and dates from 1899. After a major rebuild, 828 re-entered service in July.
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