Railways of Great Britain....Royal Deeside Railway....June 2019
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We visit the Royal Deeside Railway this standard gauge railway can be found just outside the town of Banchory on the A93 where were staying in our caravan.
The railway is roughly half a mile long with another extension being made ready for opening in the not to distant future.
They have two steam loco's one is operational and was in steam on a day we hadn't got the camera so carried on.
As can be seen from the video we had the usual heavy shower of rain.
This holiday seems to be all riding standard gauge railways and just a few miniature popped in for good measure,sorry to the miniature railway followers but not that many in this area,perhaps a few more in the next series.
Walking the Deeside Way - Part 1 of 3 (Aberdeen to Banchory)
First in a three part series.
The Deeside Way is a long distance path in Scotland running from near the centre of Aberdeen City, to Ballater, in the Cairngorms National Park.
The route follows the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Banchory, through woodland and farmland to Kincardine O’Neil and then rejoins the old line from Aboyne to Ballater, total distance 41 miles.
The Deeside Railway was a line that travelled from Aberdeen to Ballater as a stretch of the Great North of Scotland Railway. Its tracks have since been removed in their entirety and the path opened as a track to the public. While in operation, the railway was used by the British Royal Family during travel to their Scottish retreat at Balmoral, hence the local name the Royal Deeside Line.
The path is suitable for walkers and cyclists with many sections suitable for horses as well and is Route 135 of the National Cycle Network which is coordinated and promoted by Sustrans.
Part 2
Part 3
Royal Deeside Railway with Scottish Field
Scottish Field visits the Royal Deeside Railway in Banchory, a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee. Run by volunteers and enthusiasts, the line is currently about one mile long and the return journey lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. It's one of the recommended autumn break destinations in our September 2018 issue.
Walking the Deeside Way - Part 2 of 3 (Banchory to Aboyne)
Second in a three part series.
The Deeside Way is a long distance path in Scotland running from near the centre of Aberdeen City, to Ballater, in the Cairngorms National Park.
The route follows the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Banchory, through woodland and farmland to Kincardine O’Neil and then rejoins the old line from Aboyne to Ballater, total distance 41 miles.
The Deeside Railway was a line that travelled from Aberdeen to Ballater as a stretch of the Great North of Scotland Railway. Its tracks have since been removed in their entirety and the path opened as a track to the public. While in operation, the railway was used by the British Royal Family during travel to their Scottish retreat at Balmoral, hence the local name the Royal Deeside Line.
The path is suitable for walkers and cyclists with many sections suitable for horses as well and is Route 135 of the National Cycle Network which is coordinated and promoted by Sustrans.
This is my third time walking the route (first walked in 2014), as I live nearby the start, I consider it my gateway to the Cairngorms.
Royal Deeside Railway
Visited this railway on their last operating day 28/09/08. Hoped that the 'Sputnik' might have been out, but instead the BBC were there doing a short 'fill in' for Reporting Scotland, and so we got to go a bit further along the running line than normal. Watch out for the lady at 04:00 as the image has been reversed (chimney is now on the right!), and a little flash of red behind the 2nd lady at 04:09 - that is me hiding to avoid being interviewed (real clip from Reporting Scotland will be substituted when I can export it out of MS Media Center). Check out the railway's website -
The Royal Deeside Raiilway Banchory
Before leaving Banchory we called at this railway . It was a victim of the Beeching cuts years ago but the enthusiasm of the normal person has won the day .These terrific people have bought engines , restored them and much of their own money has been used .A labour of love . There has been some help from the lottery .All work on a voluntary basis and a ride alone is terrific but with afternoon tea it is better than the Ritz .Trust me . Upon return to the station the driver and fireman were cooking their bacon sarnie in traditional fashion .The smell was wonderful hence my vocal enthusiasm .Try to visit this spot if you are travelling on the North East Coast of Scotland .Look up :-)
deeside-railway.co.uk
music is Railroad Shunt By Gooseneck Johnson
Royal Deeside Railway (corrected)
Visited this railway on their last operating day 28/09/08. Hoped that the 'Sputnik' might have been out, but instead the BBC were there doing a short 'fill in' for Reporting Scotland, and so we got to go a bit further along the running line than normal. Watch out for the lady at 04:00 as the image has been reversed (chimney is now on the right!), and a little flash of red behind the 2nd lady at 04:09 - that is me hiding to avoid being interviewed (real clip from Reporting Scotland will be substituted when I can export it out of MS Media Center). Check out the railway's website -
(Mistake corrected in photo title due to computer locking up and me missing it had not saved the change previously).
RDR : Sponsor's Special (BEMU)
Barclay 415 and the BEMU leave the station platform at Milton of Crathes with a Sponsor's Special working on Sunday 30 November 2008
Scottish Branch Lines- Deeside Line Dismantling 1970
8mm archive cine film (no sound) of the dismantling of the Deeside Railway line in 1970.
Film taken at locations between Cults and Banchory. See also Last Day of Deeside Line and Last Train to Culter films.
Explore Royal Deeside GeoTour: Deeside Railway (GC5VBNZ) and Ivy Grove (GC5V9M1)
A video of taken on the Deeside Way, a long distance walking route that follows much of the old Deeside railway line on Royal Deeside. Two caches on the Explore Royal Deeside GeoTour, which stretches through Aberdeenshire's Dee valley, are located on the Deeside Way. They are:
Deeside Railway - GC5VBNZ
Ivy Grove - GC5V9M1
The film is courtesy of RS Films.
Milton of Crathes Railway Station and the Royal Deeside Railway
The Royal Deeside Railway station at Milton of Crathes. The line in 2018 extended about a mile towards Banchory. The old station survives in a near by location.
Royal Deeside Railway Summer 2016
Royal Deeside Railway 2016 - steam line (fantastic !)
The Royal Deeside Railway is a standard gauge steam and diesel hauled heritage railway, in a beautiful setting running alongside the River Dee. The line is currently about one mile long and the return journey lasts about 15 to 20 minutes.
Deeside Railway Line 1966
Last journeys on the Deeside Railway line before closure in 1966.
St Peter's Heritage Centre is in Peterculter, Aberdeen, Scotland. The centre is open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (2-4pm) from March to October. Website at culter.net for more details.
Craigendarroch Hill, Ballater 17th November 2018
Royal Deeside 2005
A Review of the 2005 Scottish Six Days
Deeside Way Drumoak to Banchory on bike inc Crathes Castle
Rest in Peace Andy. Thanks for all your videos, sad loss at 39 xx
dee vinyl boat 2009
Scotland...Royal Deeside Roadtrip
Up and around the Braemar and Ballater area today.
Banchory Lodge 1
Banchory Lodge is set on the banks of the River Dee in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. It’s a perfect retreat for fishing and shooting parties as well as an idyllic setting for weddings. With 28 bedrooms, a bar, award-winning restaurant and a house for private parties within the grounds, Banchory Lodge has something for everyone.
A 1950s BR era film of the Deeside line.m4v
RE-POSTED BY POPULAR DEMAND
A view of the Deeside line in the late 50s / early 60s taken on Super 8 film (silent).
Strachans Buses Ballater
A Pictorial Story of Ballater's Strachans Bus Service from 1925. Showing vehicles & staff.