Classic Diesel Years Inverness To Aberdeen

This latest volume in the Classic Diesels series features the north east of Scotland and the 108 miles between Scotland's two northern cities, a sparsely-populated, exquisite and largely unspoilt landscape. Although remote, the north of Scotland was an early Br target to eliminate steam traction. Diesel units started appearing in July 1958 and had almost completely replaced steam two or so years later. In terms of diesels, in April 1980, Class 27s replaced DMUs on the Inverness-Aberdeen passenger service, then from the mid-1980s Class 47s took charge, supplemented by Class 37s. In 1994, Class 158s took over. The photos here date from the 70s, 80s and 90s and are accompanied by lengthy and informative captions. Dyce, Union Terrace, Inverurie, Kennethmont, Huntly, Glenfiddich Distillery, the Spey Viaduct, Forres, Elgin East, Nairn and various other locations are included.