A train to Aberfeldy waits to leave Ballinluig (on the Highland main line between Dunkeld and Pitlochry) in the 1950s. The last train ran in May ’65 when the branch was closed, 99 years and 10 months after it had opened.The branch was 8.75 miles in length with two intermediate stations at Balnaguard halt and Grandtully. No passing loops. The branch operated under one train working regulations. Six daily return services. No 55218 built 1913; w/d January ’60.

© David P Williams Archive / Rail-Online Original photograph by Donald Luscombe