International Railroad Discussion > Tornado and Steam In Scotland Summer 2023

I am planning to travel in Scotland this summer and have been looking at 2 steam travel options. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has ridden either

First is the 21st Century Steam Aberdonian from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and back 
- is the Tornado going to be back in service in time for trips in July?
- how much time on train each way from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and back
-experience with First Class v. Tourist Class - what are differences in equipmennt/seating/amenities?
-Premier Dining - website shows as sold out for the date i am looking at but would like to hear expiences
-Experiences riding this or their other routes?

Second is the Jacobite Steam Train from GLasgow to to Mallaig via Glenfinnan viaduct 
-is it always steam? 
-experience riding? 


Thanks 
 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/23/23 07:00 by swirsk53.

You probably will get a better response if this was on the European Railroads board.

Last time I looked the Jacobite runs from Fort William to Mallaig and back. If you want to start from Glasgow you get a separate train from there to Fort William - a simple diesel multiple unit (DMU).

Have you looked at the A1 Steam Trust (whi own Tornado) website? In particular this page Tornado news

By the way, I agree that you may get more information on the European pages.

If the weather is ok the FW to Mallaig is breathtaking!

Its Scotland, expect it to be raining.  But the Jacobite trip is well worth it.