Choose from the options above to find out about the Jacobite route, dates, steam locomotives and coaches, a fantastic new selection of images in the Jacobite gallery and a competition page for your photographs.

Please book your tickets early to avoid disappointment as this train is frequently over subscribed, especially during the holiday season.

West Coast Railways, operators of ‘The Jacobite’, provided the steam engine and carriages for the 'Hogwarts Express' as seen in the 'Harry Potter' films including ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’ and others in this wonderful series of films.

Some of the carriages of ‘The Jacobite’ are those used in the ‘Harry Potter’ films. So, come and travel to Mallaig along the line used in the films, see the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, an unmistakeable landmark for all Harry Potter fans. It’s a great day out for all the family.

Described as one of the great railway journeys of the world this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Click on the link below to find out more about the route, The villages alone the way, gradient maps and how to get to your departing station.

The jacobite is running from May to October in 2010. Departure times and fares can all be found in the Dates and Times section of the Jacobite pages.

The 2010 season will see The Jacobite hauled by three different locomotives. One of them, ex-LNER K1 No 62005, will be working alternate weeks throughout the whole season. To find out more visit the Locomotives and Coaches section of the website.

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