Mountain Railway

The Cairngorm Mountain Railway is the highest funicular railway in the UK , the Cairngorms are a mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland and and are home to the UK's only herd of free running Reindeer.

Link for Sight and Sound Group, Life is like a mountain railroad www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuJhEG1U0HY

Mikus, Maria, Nouchetdu38, Marco F. Delminho and 38 other people have particularly liked this photo

66 comments - The latest ones

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Wonderful composition. The train is placed perfectly in the frame. HFF and a great weekend to you, Roger. Cheers, Joe

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Thank you Joe, a really cold day I remember

6 years ago.

Ernst Doro ^club

perfekt - und ein schöner Zaun!
HFF!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ernst Doro ^club

Really appreciated Ernst. many thanks

6 years ago.

HappySnapper

Terrific capture Roger, I can see the importance of this for the economy of the area and also for tourist like me without much "leg power" but Oh Boy !!!!.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Many thanks. Maurice, my oxygen levels ran out at base station however the landscape is spectacular.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

An excellent shot Roger. Beautifully composed. Think I will stay on terra firma!! Lol! HFF and have a great weekend

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Really appreciated many thanks

6 years ago.

Wierd Folkersma ^club

HFF Roger

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Wierd Folkersma ^club

Many thanks Weird.

6 years ago.

LotharW ^club

HFF, Roger und ein schönes Wochenende!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thank you Lother, appreciated

6 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

Wow, this is very cool. I had to look up what "funicular" meant. Never heard it before. That's great that you have a real herd of reindeer up there too.

HFF to you, Roger. I enjoyed Patsy Cline's version of this song. I've only heard Linda Ronstadt's version up til now. :)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Many thanks for the nice comments Karen it is a winter playground for many
and I though Patsy Cline Version would make a change

6 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful composition Roger.
HFF and a nice weekend.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap, really appreciated.

6 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Good picture and a neat little carriage too... that's the way to travel...
Have a HFF and weekend from Dj.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

It certainly is David, many thanks.

6 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

Belle composition !! HFF Roger

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Many thanks Dan, really appreciated.

6 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

HFF

Love and happy weekend:)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annmarie.

6 years ago.

Karp Panta

HFF and a very nice weekend !!!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Karp Panta

Many thanks Karp, really appreciated.

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Ah so this is what it looks like! I remember seeing pointers to this on my trip up there some years back now. Nice One.

HFF and have a great weekend, Herb

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Many thanks Herb, a great addition to the Cairngormes

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne

A lovely rustic fence and the train contrasts beautifully with the surrounding. Excellent and interesting shot. I like the link Roger. Love the first picture on it! HFF and enjoy your weekend.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne

Many thanks Rosa , apologies for the belated reply (travelled back down south yesterday)

6 years ago.

Gudrun ^club

I remember the chairlift which often didn't run in high winds.The funicular looks much more reiiable and comfortable! HFF, Roger!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Gudrun ^club

Many thanks Gudrun, it also gets more people to the the top

6 years ago.

Erika Akire

...you have to be free of vertigo;)...HFF Roger and a nice WE for you...

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Erika Akire

Thank you Erika, very kind.

6 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Roger ! Have a very nice weekend ahead !

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Many thanks Ulrich . appreciated.

6 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Timely shot! I can imagine funicular travellers looking down as if they were hovering! HFF, Roger!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Thank you Dimas, a magical trip to the mountains.

6 years ago.

Susanne Hoy

HFF, Roger. The blue wagon is a really eye-catcher.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Susanne Hoy

Thank Susanne, they certainly stand out against the landscape

6 years ago.

Jeff Farley

HFF Roger and this is a superb image.
Have a great weekend.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Really is generous Jeff, many thanks.

6 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Good work, well done.
Have a lovely weekend ;-)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you June, appreciated.

6 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Oh lala je suis du voyage, une belle façon de visiter sans se fatiguer !
Un très bel endroit pour l'immortaliser, bravo !+++
HFF Roger.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Really appreciated Jocelyne, the only way up as far as I am concerned :-))

6 years ago.

Leon_Vienna ^club

This is a good mixure of nature and progress - a late HFF Roger.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Leon_Vienna ^club

Many thanks Leon very much appreciated.

6 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

A very well timed photo, Roger. Excellent perspective.
HFF and have a great weekend.

The musical match fits like a glove. A classic!

Thank you for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thank you for those terrific comments Roger, really appreciated.

6 years ago.

Zulma

HFF to you too Roger. Thank you.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Zulma

Many thanks.

6 years ago.

Beatrice Degan(MARS) ^club

An image that captures the gaze but also the imagination. So perfectly caught and composed, conveys the feeling of being there, traveling on the Blue funicular .
Roger : my best wishes for a Happy Weekend !!*

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Beatrice Degan(MARS) ^club

Wonderful and really well received comments Bea, many thanks

6 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Très belles photo et vue. Nicole.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Many thanks Nicole, really appreciated.

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

Excellent, with good info! (I didn't know about the reindeer!)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Many thanks Andy, never been up in the winter so I guess the reindeer are up on the higher ground.

6 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

I think that I would be kind of afraid in it, Roger ....
Excellent angle for this photograph ! ******

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Your not alone Christiane it appears many people feel that way,
appreciate the lovely comments thank you.

6 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann

A beautiful blue and a great composition!
HFF!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rainer Blankermann

Certainly stands out against the dark background Rainer, thank you so much.

6 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Marvelous shot!

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6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Many thanks William.

6 years ago.

slgwv ^club

Looks like a fun ride!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to slgwv ^club

Great trip to the top Steve and better than the chair lifts.

6 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Great atmosphere, very well captured Roger.

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6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

The best way to the top without any doubt Dave, many thanks.

6 years ago.

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