Strathspey Railway Diesels

Strathspey Railway Diesels Restoration of heritage diesel locomotives, from days gone by, which run on the Strathspey Steam Railway.

31327 into position to assist the steam engine today due to high wildfire risk.  DM 27/05/26
27/05/2026

31327 into position to assist the steam engine today due to high wildfire risk. DM 27/05/26

31327 had to step up to the Royal Scotsman this evening, so assuming 27050 passes some post maintenance checks in the mo...
29/04/2026

31327 had to step up to the Royal Scotsman this evening, so assuming 27050 passes some post maintenance checks in the morning it will be out assisting 46512 on the service trains.

Reminder that with rain forecast for Saturday it is expected to be back to steam only operation after tomorrow. DM 29/04/26

37674 ready for another day assisting 46512 on the service train before also working the Royal Scotsman to Boat of Garte...
29/04/2026

37674 ready for another day assisting 46512 on the service train before also working the Royal Scotsman to Boat of Garten this evening. Tomorrow Thursday 30th April 31327 will be assisting 46512 on the service train.

It is currently planned to revert to steam only from Saturday given rain is forecast. DM 29/04/26.

With the dry spell continuing and lineside fire risk still high it is planned to extend diesel assist until Thursday  30...
26/04/2026

With the dry spell continuing and lineside fire risk still high it is planned to extend diesel assist until Thursday 30th April. It is expected to use 31327 Monday and Tuesday, 37674 Wednesday, then probably back to 31327 on Thursday. Usual caveats apply. DM 26/04/26

Was great to see a number of people making the trip to photograph and travel on 37674 today despite the short notice inf...
22/04/2026

Was great to see a number of people making the trip to photograph and travel on 37674 today despite the short notice information, here she is at Broomhill on the last trip. Remember tomorrow Thursday 23rd April is booked to be 31327 assisting Ivatt 46512.

It is also now expected that diesel assist will continue on Saturday and Sunday, however loco allocations unknown at this point. DM 22/04/26

Update - it is expected to use 31327 this Saturday and Sunday. DM 23/04/26.

Due to high lineside fire risk it is planned to assist steam services with diesel traction for the next couple of days.W...
21/04/2026

Due to high lineside fire risk it is planned to assist steam services with diesel traction for the next couple of days.

Wednesday 22nd April - 37674
Thursday 23rd April - 31327

Subject to the usual caveats. DM 21/04/26.

37674 on April 1st 2026 in the falling snow, being prepped for Royal Scotsman duty.37674 on April 2nd 2026 awaiting depa...
03/04/2026

37674 on April 1st 2026 in the falling snow, being prepped for Royal Scotsman duty.

37674 on April 2nd 2026 awaiting departure time in Boat of Garten, what a contrast in weather!

Day 1 of our   event has been very successful, with an intensive timetable for Saturday & Sunday ahead. Our home fleet o...
17/10/2025

Day 1 of our event has been very successful, with an intensive timetable for Saturday & Sunday ahead. Our home fleet of diesels will be out again with the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorms with autumn colours.

Thank to everyone who came yesterday, tickets are still available for Friday and Saturday
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To celebrate the visit of the Railway 200 train “Inspiration” there is an unlimited Rover ticket available so you can ma...
13/10/2025

To celebrate the visit of the Railway 200 train “Inspiration” there is an unlimited Rover ticket available so you can make the most of each day with eight trains running at Strathspey Railway.
Featuring all our mainline diesels alongside our steam locos on Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th October it is an intensive schedule not to be missed!
Class 27050 (D5394), Class 31 327 (D5862) and Class 37674 will be in action on all three days.
⬇️ book now, link below.

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13/10/2025

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All our heavyweights from Shed 60B will be in action for our Railway 200 celebration. Which engine are you excited to see?

Between the 16th to 18th October, see a variety of powerful heritage locomotives working our preserved section of the Highland Line.

Eight trains will run each day, with the first departure from Platform 3, Aviemore at 9.15am.

Join us for a nostalgic celebration of steam and diesel in the heart of the Highlands.

Tickets available at www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

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Strathspey Railway Company, Aviemore Station, Dalfaber Road
Aviemore
PH221PY

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