Scottish Branch lines- last train on the Speyside line 2/11/68

8mm archive film (no sound) of the last train on the Speyside line between Keith Junction and Aviemore on 2/11/68. This special train ran form Aberdeen to Aviemore and return.
2019 update- some of this video was used in the TV series 'The World's Most beautiful Railway' in episode 4 on channel More 4.

[@iana6713]

This is a brilliant find. I used to live near one of the stations that is still standing, and to see it when the line was still working is a treat. Imagine if BR had not closed it, and the potential for tourists visiting all those distilleries along the line... Short-sighted.

[@jbg06003]

Fabulous! A terrific record of a truly lovely line.

[@neilmacdonald3148]

Great film that has brought back many happy memories as I spent my childhood and early teenage years in Aberlour. My Dad was a relief signalman whose home station was Craigellachie. On the day of this film he was the signalman at Knockando. Unfortunately he doesn't appear in the film.

[@thelonegroover]

Super footage of a line I first got to know 2 years after this was taken. Great to see it as a working ralway. Thanks for posting this.

[@timspencer6912]

Dreamy film. It must have been a magnificent line.

[@FinlayLavery303]

The world seemed so much better in 8mm film.

[@ipsizeland]

Fantastic archive! What's the best way to contact you - I'd like to talk to you about permission to use some of it in a documentary?

[@52761b]

Try to send me a private email with your contact details.

[@52761b]

Try to contact me via Flickr to cove59

[@ErnieCG]

Good video