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Location notes
Glen Falloch runs from Crainlarich to the north of end of Loch Lomond. This location is at the high point of the Glen, where it is fairly wide and open and looks out over the West Highland Line.
Railway type and traffic
The West Highland Line sees four passenger trains in each direction. Three of these are 156s which split at Crainlarich, half for Oban and half for Fort William. The Fourth train is the Caledonian Sleeper with a class 67 on the front. There is very little freight, with only one or two trains in each direction, usually hauled by a 66. During the summer months, Saturdays quite often see railtours.
Scotrail timetables:
Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig
Glasgow to Oban
Overnight Sleepers
SRPS railtours
Scot-rail yahoogroup for freight gen.
Scotrail timetables:
Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig
Glasgow to Oban
Overnight Sleepers
SRPS railtours
Scot-rail yahoogroup for freight gen.
Link to Real Time Trains
RTT Link Glen Falloch
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
This link should be close to the location, but may not be the actual location so please check the page. This link will take you to what is happening 'around now'. Dates and times can be changed at the top of the page.
Environment
Midge area - take suitable protection!
This is a fairly exposed location so come prepared. If you want to get closer to the railway, a pair of walking boots are recommended.
This is a fairly exposed location so come prepared. If you want to get closer to the railway, a pair of walking boots are recommended.
Road directions
The location is on the A82, check the map for the position to stop.
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Glen Falloch map co-ordinates
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Glen Falloch map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a wide verge along this road, and a few places where you can pull off the road. Make sure that you pull the car right off the road though, as other vehicles pass by at speed.
Public transport
It's possible to get the train to Crainlarich and walk up the road, or there are four Citylink coaches along here each day, but because of the lack of trains in the area, it's probably not recommended.
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Amenities
There is a cafe at the station in Crainlarich. There is also a shop in the village. There is no cash machine though.
Accommodation
There is a Youth Hostel a few minutes walk from the station. There are also some bed and breakfasts and Hotels in the area.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Glen Falloch
Streetmap links
Glen Falloch general view map
Glen Falloch close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Glen Falloch
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Glen Falloch
Googly map
Glen Falloch general view map
Glen Falloch close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Glen Falloch
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Photographic notes
Light will be best in the afternoons, when the sun is behind you. There is not really any bad time of day, as this vantage has such a wide field of view. This wide field of view is great for videographers, as it allows you to follow the train as it crests the summit and then descends down the other side. A telephoto lens is an advantage if you don't want to leave the road side.
I haven't been across to the track side, but judging by all the photographers in the pictures below, it should provide some good shots!
I haven't been across to the track side, but judging by all the photographers in the pictures below, it should provide some good shots!
Links to photographs at this location
Ewan's Pics
General views - All photographs © Ewan Tait unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking north east
This series of photos was taken as the train headed from Crainlarich travelling south towards Glasgow. They were taken from the main road, but you can see where some of the enthusiasts waited.
Fig 2 - Looking north east
Fig 3 - Looking north east
Fig 4 - Looking east
Fig 5 - Looking east
Fig 6 - Looking south east
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The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
