View approaching River Garry Dam. Highland Main Line. 16-1-2010

            This was taken from 1E12 the HST forming the 07-55 Inverness to KX.

I was route learning at the time. Image was taken from the second mans seat.

The location is roughly mid way between Dalwhinnie and Blair Atholl on the long downgrade section. 75 mph max normally over this section. However, reduced speed on this morning.

This is where herds of wild red deer / stags can be seen that migrate down from the really high ground during the worst of the winter weather.

This route is challenging to even the most experienced drivers in Winter conditions.

Constant running brake tests are required in such conditions to ensure safe,effective brake capability.

Old drivers saying: " Any fool can get on a loco and open it up.... it takes a professional to stop it though.."

Taken on: January 16, 2010

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Groups appears in: • UK Railways • British Rail Steam, Diesel and Electric Traction more » • GB Railways • UK Train Pics • On Scotland's Metals « less

Camera: Fujifilm FinePix J50, f/3.2, 1/220 sec, 6.2mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Fujifilm FinePix J50
Aperture:	f/3.2
Exposure Time:	0.005 sec (1/220)
Focal Length:	6.2mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Digital Camera FinePix J50 Ver1.00
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