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History
In 1975, the then-owner of Torosay Castle, David James decided to open the house and gardens to the public. Local businessman Graham Ellis, a railway enthusiast, suggested that a narrow-gauge railway might be the ideal way to transport visitors from the ferry terminal 1+12 mi (2.4 km) away, whilst also becoming a tourist attraction in its own right.
Although Planning permission was granted in 1975, it was not until April 1982 that construction got under way. The line was completed in May 1983, with the first test run taking place on the 22nd of that month. The first experimental service started on 18 August 1983 with the official opening of the line taking place on 22 June the following year.
Stations
Craignure NM 724 369 562811 54141 / 56.469710N 5.694774W / 56.469710; -5.694774
Torosay Castle NM 732 355 562727 54050 / 56.457542N 5.680599W / 56.457542; -5.680599
Locomotives
There are six locomotives on the line.
Lady of the Isles
Victoria on a passenger train
Steam
Lady of the Isles 2-6-4T built 1981. Was used on the Suffolk Miniature Railway at Kessingland, Suffolk before entering service on the Isle of Mull Railway. This engine was inspired by another Roger Marsh locomotive, Trevithick now on the Royal Victoria Railway.
Victoria 2-6-2T built by Mouse Boiler Works in 1993. Based on Baldwin class NA locomotives used on the Puffing Billy Railway, Australia.
Waverley 4-4-2 built by David Curwen in 1948. Was originally named Black Prince and originally used on a railway in Weymouth, Dorset. Waverley is now at Rudyard Lake Steam Railway, in Staffordshire, on permanent loan, and has been repainted apple green
Diesel
Frances, BB wheel arrangement. built 1999 by Mouse Boiler Works. Powered by a Perkins 1000 diesel engine, hydraulic transmission. Weight 2 tonnes.
Glen Audlyn, BB wheel arrangement. Built on Mull by Bob Davies in 1986. Powered by a Perkins 4108 diesel engine from a Commer van. Hydraulic transmission.
The Green Diesel, formerly operated at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough. Based on a Class 26 locomotive. Powered by a Morris Minor engine with mechanical transmission giving four forward and four reverse gears.
Rolling Stock
There are 12 bogie coaches and three ballast wagons.
Television
The Isle of Mull Railway featured in an episode of the second series of the CBeebies TV programme Balamory. Filming took place in the Autumn of 2002.
References
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External links
The railway’s website
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Heritage railways of Scotland
Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Caledonian Railway at Brechin Keith and Dufftown Railway Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway Isle of Mull Railway Royal Deeside Railway Sanday Light Railway Scottish Industrial Railway Centre Strathspey Railway Vale of Alford Railway
Heritage Railways: England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Isle of Man Channel Islands
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Mull
Main settlements
Tobermory Bunessan Craignure Calgary Fionnphort Salen
Smaller settlements
Ardtun Fishnish Knockan Lochbuie Uisken Ulva Ferry
Geographical features
Ben More Ross of Mull
History
Duart Castle Knocknafenaig Maclean of Duart Torosay Castle
Local culture and economy
Balamory Camas Tuath Isle of Mull Railway Mull Historical Society Mull Historical and Archaeological Society Mull Little Theatre Tobermory Single Malt
Surrounding islands
Calve Island Dubh Artach Eorsa Erraid Gometra Inch Kenneth Iona Little Colonsay Samalan Island Skerryvore Staffa Torran Rocks Treshnish Isles Ulva
Coordinates: 562749 54116 / 56.46361N 5.68778W / 56.46361; -5.68778
Categories: Heritage railways in Scotland | Transport in Argyll and Bute | Isle of Mull | Minimum gauge railways | Railways on Scottish Islands | Railway lines opened in 1983
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