Corrour Station, located on the West Highland Railway in Scotland, is a remote and iconic railway stop. Set amidst the dramatic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, it is celebrated as one of the UK’s most isolated railway stations, accessible solely by rail. The station offers access to breathtaking natural beauty, including rugged moorlands, pristine lochs, and mountain trails, making it a haven for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Corrour Station is a must-visit for those seeking a unique and off-the-beaten-path railway experience in the heart of Scotland’s wilderness.
Trains
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A set of Mark 1s was liveried in LNER west highland green and cream livery in the mid-1980s to operate the steam train between Fort William and Mallaig. The train in 1985-87 was TSOs 4050, 4494, 4610, 4623, 4643 and BSO 9312. It had the branding ‘West Highland’ and ‘ScotRail’ on the side of the coaches all coach numbers were prefixed SC. The stock was based at Fort William during the summer and returned to Glasgow Cowlairs over the winter. From 1987 the InterCity sector took over the operation of the service from ScotRail and the original set was replaced with a rake of TSOs 3766, 3767, 4419, 4435, 4900, 4911, 4912 and BCK 21241. It had the branding ‘West Highland Line’ on the side of the coaches and numbers were prefixed IC (for InterCity) and followed by the letter C (indicating from the charter unit). The stock was based at Fort William during summer and at Bounds Green, London during winter. During the winter, the train was regularly used on charters and additional services. By the early 90s, a new set of Mark 1’s arrived for the Fort William steam service. They were former Network SouthEast mark 1 TSOs and BSKs. The NSE livery was adapted by replacing the wide blue stripe at window level with dark grey, which provided a loose similarity to the InterCity livery! Following the privatisation of BR, West Coast Railways took over the service in 1995. Coach 4494 from the original set is now a self-catering holiday carriage at Loch Awe.
Locomotives
LNER K4 3442 The Great Marquess (BR 61994) LNER Apple Green
44767
Class 37/4s
- 37401 Mary Queen of Scots (Named 04/11/1985. BR Blue Large Logo until at least 3 July 1988, Intercity by November 1988)
- 37402 Oor Wullie (Named 14/12/1985)
- 37403 Isle of Mull, Glendarroch from 30/11/1988 (Named?)
- 37404 Ben Cruachan (Named 03/01/1986)
- 37405
- 37408 Loch Rannoch
More Information
- Futers, Ian. “Corrour: West Highland Wanderings – 12.” Railway Modeller, vol. 59, no. 690, April 2008.