The Jacobite
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45407 at Fort William, 2nd August 2007. Photo: Dysgraphyk
The Jacobite is the name of the summer service between Fort William and Mallaig using steam locomotives.
This steam train has been running since 1984; in the later British Rail days it was known as The Lochaber.
Since 1995 it has been operated by West Coast Railway Company.
The 2007 season is using the following locomotives:
- LNER K1 Class 2-6-0 no. 62005
- LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 45231 (until June)
- LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 no. 45407 (from July)
The service is shared by 62005, and Black Fives 45231 and 45407, the K1 working alternate weeks. The K1 was therefore rostered to operate the weeks commencing 28th May, 11th & 25th June, 8th & 22nd July, 5th & 19th August, 3rd & 17th September, and 1st October.
The locomotives usually run chimney first to Mallaig, and return tender first to Fort William.
For the first time, the train will run 7 days a week during July and August.
Mondays-Fridays 21 May to 12 Oct 2007
Saturdays-Sundays 30 June to 26 Aug 2007
The train leaves Fort William at 10.20, arriving at Mallaig at 12.25. It leaves Mallaig at 14.10, arriving back at Fort William at 16.00.
| Headcode | Route | Notes | Times |
| 2Y61 | 1020 Fort William - Mallaig | ||
| 2Y62 | 1410 Mallaig - Fort William |
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