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Steam trains on the Highland Main Line – in pictures

Highland Mainline: The train is prepared in the engine shed
A 1952 British Rail Ivatt number 46512 is prepared at Strathspey Steam Railway in Aviemore Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: A 1952 British Rail Ivatt number 46512 is prepared in the engine shed
Preparations in the engine shed Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: The train is prepared in the engine shed at Strathspey Steam Railway
At work in the shed Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Fireman Ken Plant stokes the boiler
Fireman Ken Plant stokes the boiler Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Guard Brian Burgess waves off the train
Guard Brian Burgess waves off the train Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Fireman Ken Plant looks from the plate
Fireman Ken Plant looks from the plate Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Passengers travel on the Strathspey Steam Railway
Passengers on the Strathspey steam railway Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Rebecca Cameron works in the buffet car
Rebecca Cameron works in the buffet car Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Signalman Jimmy Summers changes points at Boat of Garten station
Signalman Jimmy Summers changes points at Boat of Garten station Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: A 1952 British Rail Ivatt number 46512
Steaming through the countryside Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Guard Brian Burgess waves off the train
The train in the platform Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Highland Mainline: Henry Leese drives a 1952 British Rail Ivatt number 46512 at Strathspey Ste
View from the tracks Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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