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This is a companion page to Far North Express 97, January 2026.

Links mentioned in the magazine, and larger versions of some pictures:

AGM & Conference 2026 - P3

We will post details of our third speaker, once confirmed...

Map of Beauly

Map of Beauly, showing Lovat Arms Hotel location

Rail Recharged P12

Letters to the Press P16


Conon Bridge P20

Conon Hotel Inn Sign Painting by Owen Bushell

Conon Hotel

The Highland Line P21


The Lochinver Railway : Part I P28

Map segment showing the railway between Ledmore and Lochinver

Map segment showing the railway between Culrain and Oykell Bridge

The Culag Hotel at Lochinver, ca. 1890

Loch Barrolan, east of Ledmore


Dunrobin Update P32


FNL in the Museum P35

It's good to see the Duke of Sutherland's large carriage on display here. You can get a good look inside.

Duke of Sutherland's Saloon

History of the Duke of Sutherland's Saloon

Duke of Sutherland's Saloon

Inside the Duke of Sutherland's Saloon - Perusing the Plans

The lever frame from Rogart South signalbox provides an interesting display explaining how interlocking works to prevent conflicting movements.

General view of the leverframe display

Close-up of the Rogart diagram

History of Rogart South lever frame

Interlocking description and instructions

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Cairdean Na Loine Tuath
the campaign group for rail north of Inverness - lobbying for improved services for the local user, tourist and freight operator
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