HR 103 ascending Drumochter on a special, June 1959

HR 103 ascending Drumochter on a special, June 1959

ID: PC_HRS_TRAINS_001_310 DESCRIPTION: HR 103 ascending Drumochter on a special in June 1959. 103 was the first member of the Highland Railway's 'Big Goods Class' of 4-6-0 locomotive. It was built in 1894. After being withdrawn from service in 1934 (having been renumbered 17916 after the grouping) it was restored to its original appearance and condition by the LMS. In 1959 it was returned to full working order by British Railways and spent some time pulling special rail enthusiasts tours. It is the only surviving HR locomotive and can be seen in The Riverside museum in Glasgow. PLACENAME: Struan DISTRICT: Perthshire - Highland OLD COUNTY/PARISH: PERTH: Blair Atholl DATE OF IMAGE: 15 June 1959 PERIOD: 1950s SOURCE: Highland Railway Society COLLECTION: Highland Railway Society - Trains 3 (1948 to the present day) Asset ID: 28321 KEYWORDS: