A Train Journey Through Scotland's Magnificent Highlands | World's Most Beautiful Railway

Beneath vast mountains, across open moorland, and alongside shimmering locks, Scotland's Railways travel a landscape like no other. From coastal towns to historic cities, trains bring passengers to some of Britain's most iconic landmarks. This time, a treasured steam locomotive makes its last journey. The Union of South Africa was built in 1937 and the only member of the A4 class of street streamline steam locomotives still fully operational. This magnificent machine known as number nine to steam enthusiasts, will depart Edinburgh and journey north crossing the fourth bridge ,following Scotland's East coastal line to Aberdeen before winding her way back to Edinburgh shortly after sunset.
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[@patriciayohn6136]

Lovely video, my Maiden name is Bell and my Great Great Grandfather, John Bell emigrated from Paisley to Philadelphia in 1859. Unfortunately I will never get to see Scotland in person, since I will never fly again at my age, but I am able to watch some beautiful videos of Scotland. Thank you!

[@neilblunt1926]

Fantastic to see our South African emblem flying along Scotland's magnificent countryside. Pity we are still not the Union of South Africa. My late father worked in the railway sheds in Durban as a Fitter and Turner for the South African Railways.

[@Art4ArtsSakeVideo]

Fantastic programme, so glad I stumbled onto it. My old Dad was a railfan through and through, and bequeathed his love of the rails to me. Our family was from Scotland a generation or two back, so seeing his beloved trains rolling through Scottish landscapes, so beautifully filmed as well, just warms my heart. Many thanks!

[@barbarawrigley4242]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Would love to do a train tour around Scotland.

[@geoffreylaverne7859]

Its not over the top as we are not comparing railways. Remember please, it is a World Heritage Site, meaning there is a permanent preservation order on it, for the people of Scotland, the UK 🇬🇧 and the World. Long live the 🌉 🌁 ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@MrCherryJuice]

This is absolutely wonderful in terms of everything - storyline, filming, editing, music...truly great. Thank you.

[@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb]

Scotland is magnificent

[@grimbomaesai8311]

THIS IS THE BEST TRAIN VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN IF I WERE YOUNGER I WOULD LOVE TO GO SEE THIS COUNTRY BUT AT 85 THAT IS NOT ON SO THANK YOU FOR TAKING ME THERE MOST PLAINS AND TRAINS SHOW VERY LITTLE OUTSIDE AND ONLY TALK ABOUT HOW MUCH IT COSTS AND WHAT THE TOLITS ARE LIKE THIS WAS A BRETH OF FRESH AIR GRAHAM

[@simonf8902]

Thank you John.

[@johnpetersen2314]

Wonderful documentary thank you so much 😢

[@thaddeuskohli3783]

God bless Scotland ❤

[@NewTracks13]

What a beautiful country and railway that I wouldn't mind riding

[@heikestucke8964]

So enchanting, the bridge looks a little like the bridge of the river Kwai…..thanks for sharing🧑‍🎨❤️🦋

[@daveyr7454]

Very enjoyable, thank you!

[@killeresk]

Nice to see those old trains still going.

[@BizarreWorldAdventures361]

I never thought there could be places this beautiful on Earth! Thank you so much for sharing

[@PamelaReeves]

I really miss riding the trains 🚊 in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@anjummirza1452]

Excellent information and narration...

[@grahambatchelor3576]

I've done Scotland by car a number of times, but never by rail. After watching this, I'm hoping I'll be able to do it one last time.... by rail as I'm 69 in a couple of months and I'm now living in Indonesia....

[@annedoyle222]

69 is the new 59,you’re still young enough

[@meu22422]

9:39 I am watching this on the exact same phone the lady has, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Came out a decade ago and still serving me well.

[@Cordova.S.William]

Thanks for the notification, blessings

[@miavalgaerts7548]

So, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Respect & blessings from Belgium!

[@Afc1983]

Brilliant, Bonnie wee SCOTLAND 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@donnafletcher5386]

There are other beautiful ones as well. This is lovely. The steam engine train in Durango, Colorado is a beautiful ride in Western Colorado. I loved it when we were eating dinner riding through Whitefish, Montana.

[@TheSackylacky]

It's amazing the work that goes into maintaining this beautiful railroad system. Hard working folks. So glad I found this youtube page.

[@islandhisea]

absolutly. I'm interested in train travel, and my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips.

[@lynda4661]

Proud of you John what a lot of lovely memories .. let others come on your train ..🙏🙏🙏❤️💕

[@cindi7955]

Just a beautiful journey and the history was so interesting. We loved the trains in the UK as we had an extended stay in Edinburgh and a 22 day first class pass so Waverley Station became our home station. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@seanconnery1277]

12.3.2024.First class,very good and best.

[@DANEBLUEGNOME]

Omg?!!... I can't be this... How did get that steam train coming from? Pretty awesome, mate! 😎👍

[@DavidDTrains]

Such a great video! Thanks for sharing! ☀

[@muhammadanwar9807]

There's no doubt it's the world's most beautiful railway . MOHAMMED Anwar PAKISTANI .

[@mariannesanders2831]

Schoen gemacht wunderbahr❤❤❤

[@janet8418]

Beautiful

[@ggreg2258]

Great vid. Sorry to see #9 having to retire. Couldn't she be refurbished and continue to run?? Totally enjoyable!!

[@ExploretheEarth-i6f]

Your videos are incredible! I’m a huge fan of your channel!

[@gjb79ful]

I like the fact that the owner of No 9 is a dirty hands-on guy.

[@ALTNABREAC-UNCOVERED]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing with us at Altnabreac uncovered ❤❤❤

[@simonf8902]

Running out of water ? The engine will NOT explode. The fusible plug in the firebox crown will melt. The boiler water will put out the fire. Serious but not fatal.

[@islandhisea]

Thank you for sharing. Train travelling is very different, great experience. btw. my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips.

[@Egypte-x6t]

Cool

[@alexndernikulkin2130]

Севастополь привет!

[@catherinewoods3132]

I learned a new word today. 'Abseil' isn't common in Canada. We use 'rappel'.

[@simonf8902]

Were the A4s used up to Aberdeen back in steam days ?

[@rogerlollar4325]

Union of South Africa is John Cameron's baby girl

[@amyloueliza]

Yes, it's a hard one but that's life on the farm/ croft. As for the children, they're being brought up to understand that life's decisions can be tough but that is what they are. I likewise found it really difficult to watch him being loaded up, and I was telling him to make a run for it. Then I put my big girl hat back on.

[@marianfrances4959]

👍😎🇨🇦

[@simonf8902]

Imagine if they tried to punch a railway between old and new Edinburgh today.

[@Prof_Scar]

Feels like in Harry Potter ❤

[@Blessing.Girsang]

Scotland ❤ place😂

[@barrycook5607]

The highlands begin at 37 minute mark.

[@simonf8902]

And why can’t an A4 be kept in service ?

[@christineMaccallum-uo3qx]

Story and other facts and interesting event and different chapter and other stuff and different characters and more people and drama and excitement and people and places and animals and nature and more events and other types of interests and fascinating history and more creepy stuff and more so listen and learn for more information ❤😊😊

[@christinemaccallum756]

History stories and more characters interesting and other events and activities and events and more characters and people 5 for more information on this topic watch and listen and learn 😉

[@wmanad8479]

So long and.. thanks for all the fish?

[@evelynfakira5612]

Yes well when I went the windows were filthy

[@areguapiri]

No tattoos, please!

[@lynda4661]

John Cameron keep the train ..

[@billywayne9039]

There is NO views of the highlands?

[@lynda4661]

Flaming shame they should keep the steam train ..

[@simonf8902]

A bit over the top. Many other beautiful railways world wide.