The Jacobite (steam train)
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The Jacobite is a steam locomotive-hauled tourist train service that operates over part of the West Highland Line in Scotland. It has been operating under various names and with different operators every summer since 1984. It has played an important role in sustaining a scenic route.
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Overview | |
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First service | 1984 (1984) |
Current operator(s) | West Coast Railways |
Route | |
Termini | Fort William Mallaig |
Stops | Glenfinnan |
Distance travelled | 41 mi (66 km) |
Average journey time | 6 hours[1] |
Service frequency | 2 round trip services per day from April through October |
Line(s) used | West Highland Line |
Technical | |
Rolling stock | Mark I carriages |
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