Yes. No question. If Keighley & Worth Valley, North York Moors, Strathspey, and Bodmin & Wenford can all have a main line connection, why can't the Keith & Dufftown?
Nice video, just a couple of points, Keith Town Station building is a replica built about 15-20 years ago. The line itself was used for freight (grain for the distilleries) until the mid-‘80’s. It was by then regularly used by charter trains until 1991, final train was an HST. The preservation project started its efforts shortly after.
Just a piece of advice; if you plan to combine your train trip with a distillery tour, be sure to book in advance. When I visited a few years ago, we turned up at Glenfiddich to discover that all the tours were full. We did have a delicious lunch in the cafe, though.
As I am from Scotland, I had no idea that this existed. This place is like 50 minutes away from me. I’ve have a todo list, wanting to see The Jacobite and now I want to see this railway.
We just discovered your channel (we’re in Canada) and are really enjoying working our way thru. Our question about this one…did you try the whisky ice cream? :)
The 143 is a recent addition to the fleet. Still in Northern livery! Despite being made in Scotland, the 143s never saw service up here, although the K&D is the sort of tiny branch line they were designed for. Unfortunately these railbuses ended up on busy urban commuter and cross-country routes in the North of England where they were really inadequate.
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What do you think? Should this line be reconnected to the main rail network?
Yes!
Absurdly! I would use it regularly
What are the pros and cons? I have no idea.
Yes. No question. If Keighley & Worth Valley, North York Moors, Strathspey, and Bodmin & Wenford can all have a main line connection, why can't the Keith & Dufftown?
Also, reconnecting the branch to the main line would allow freight trains to serve the distilleries once more.
Nice video, just a couple of points, Keith Town Station building is a replica built about 15-20 years ago.
The line itself was used for freight (grain for the distilleries) until the mid-‘80’s. It was by then regularly used by
charter trains until 1991, final train was an HST. The preservation project started its efforts shortly after.
Just a piece of advice; if you plan to combine your train trip with a distillery tour, be sure to book in advance. When I visited a few years ago, we turned up at Glenfiddich to discover that all the tours were full. We did have a delicious lunch in the cafe, though.
Beautiful scenery,thanked for sharing this great wee railway with us. It’s definitely on my to do list now
Love watching your super videos Dom, would love to do the Keith to Dufftown. Whisky line, stunning scenery, keep the videos coming!
Thanks for watching, I’m glad you liked it. it’s a great day out so you absolutely should give it a try! 😃
As I am from Scotland, I had no idea that this existed. This place is like 50 minutes away from me. I’ve have a todo list, wanting to see The Jacobite and now I want to see this railway.
Great video. Don’t stay too far away need to pay a visit 😊
Thanks - just seen this . I will have a look at whether I can visit soon
Great video.Thank you.
I want to drive that train! Nice video Dominic.
Great content :)
Glad you enjoyed it, if you have any recommendations please let me know.
We just discovered your channel (we’re in Canada) and are really enjoying working our way thru. Our question about this one…did you try the whisky ice cream? :)
Excellent video! Be careful sticking your head out of train windows. People have been decapitated.
Been there after deciding not to go to the games
its a really nice day out, I would recommend everyone give it a try.
Class 143 pacer trains not class 105s
The 143 is a recent addition to the fleet. Still in Northern livery! Despite being made in Scotland, the 143s never saw service up here, although the K&D is the sort of tiny branch line they were designed for. Unfortunately these railbuses ended up on busy urban commuter and cross-country routes in the North of England where they were really inadequate.