Highland Railway Society

THE HIGHLAND RAILWAY SOCIETY

Founded 1987

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The Highland Railway ran from Perth in Central Scotland north to Inverness and then on up the east coast to Wick and Thurso. From Dingwall, the railway ran west to Kyle of Lochalsh to serve Skye and the Western Isles. From Inverness, another line ran east to Keith, where it connected with the line to Aberdeen. Several branches were built from this core network to serve nearby towns.

The Highland Railway Society caters for all those interested in the Highland Railway from its inception to the current day. Membership currently costs £11 per year (or £8.50 if you are under 18 or over 65), for which you receive a quarterly journal and purchase Society publications at reduced prices. An email chat group encourages discussion between members.

As well as being a source of information for modellers, kits and components which are not otherwise available have been produced in both 4mm and 7mm scales.

The Society has established an extensive archive of books, photographs and drawings. Many of the drawings and photographs can be viewed on the Highland Council's Am Baile website. Some of the artefacts are on display courtesy of the Friends of the Kyle line during the summer months. The Society is keen to expand this collection either by donation or purchase.

Forthcoming Events

Model Rail Scotland will be held at the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre, Glasgow from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February. The Society will have a stand there as usual, so offers of help will be gratefully received. Contact Ray Nolton for details.

Farnborough Meeting : the next meeting will be on Saturday 10th April. As usual, the doors will be open about 1pm and the meeting will commence at 2pm. Speaker to be confirmed.

News

Some new photographs : the Cumbrian Railway Association have a selection of Highland photographs at http://scottishlines.fotopic.net/. Copies can be purchased via the web site.

AGM Changes : Ian Ford's position as Trade Liaison officer was confirmed. To fill the vacancy on the Committee, Simon Hurst was elected. Simon will be our representative in the Highland area now that our secretary John Allison is moving south.

Britain's Railways in Old Photographs - The Highland Railway : This book by Keith Fenwick and Howard Geddes, published by the History Press, is available for members at £11.50 by post. Orders to John Roake. More details on the Books page.