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Jacobite Steam Train

The Harry Potter Train, the Greatest Railway Journey in the World: The Jacobite Steam Train goes by many names and is renowned world-over for its incredibly scenic route through the Scottish Highlands. Travelers board the train in Fort William and weave through the remote landscape, connecting charming towns and small villages toward the coastline and the train's terminus, Mallaig. While the scenery has transformed over the years, passengers have enjoyed the beauty of this route for over 120 years.

As travelers board the train in Fort William, they can look up at the British Isles' tallest mountain, Ben Nevis. The course is filled with tight curves, and the mighty steam engines climb steep gradients with ease. Passengers are delighted to hear the "clickety-clack" sound of the rails as the train proceeds through the stunning landscape, as the Jacobite Steam Train is built with jointed tracks rather than more modern welded tracks. Mountains and lush glens make for incredible views, as do the numerous gleaming lochs. The route's pinnacle comes as the Jacobite Steam Train crosses the 21-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the "Harry Potter" films. If time allows, the train makes a brief pause on the viaduct so guests can soak in the fantastic vistas below, including sights of Loch Shiel.

Traveling at a pace of no more than 50 miles per hour, the iconic Jacobite Steam Train presents the Scottish Highlands' immense beauty seven days a week from April until October. Travelers may select from two departures daily. Six hours of incredible scenery and nostalgic rail experiences lie ahead on the Jacobite Steam Train.

 

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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
20/May
Carolyn Combs
5 stars
“Every aspect of trip was excellent. So throughly informative as to history behind each place visited.
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The Best of Scotland and Ireland
18/May
Karen Lopez
5 stars
“This was a great trip. It was fun, educational and was a great way to meet new friends.
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Highlights of the United Kingdom
18 Sep 2024
Susan Iorio Hofer
5 stars
“The tour itself was well rounded but there are some things I would change. An extra day in York, eliminate the Jacobite steam train and add another stop. Dealing with the luggage on the train was a deficit. The men in the group were very helpful with...
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Highland Adventure
06 Oct 2024
Tina Fair
4 stars
“The Highlands are beautiful. The hotel was very nice. The food was good. However our guide did not know the area, stopping for restroom breaks in places that had no restrooms. Leaving the hotel too late so that we got to the train station just minutes...
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Edinburgh, the Jacobite & Isle of Skye
10 Sep 2024
W Reid White
4 stars
“Vacations by Rail (VBR) ordered tours from other companies, made hotel reservations, and arranged for us to pick up train tickets round trip Edinburgh to Inverness. All of the services from the other providers were outstanding - especially Haggis Adventures and Rabbies. However, VBR’s communication, clarity, and responsiveness were abhorrent....
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