During '94 & '95 Rob Law's father Graham, active on the railway from 1978 to 2003, took photos of No 9 working at various places on the railway. They provide a history of the brief period that she was in steam, possibly as few as 9 times. She was then placed in storage until the restoration commenced in 2019. Each photo has a description. She was painted in the Strathspey Railway's colours at the time.The 1st group were taken in September 1994 & the 2nd in October 1995. Thanks to Rob for permission to post these great photos.
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| Coaling on the 2nd September 1994 at Boat of Garten. |
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| Again on the 4th September 1994. |
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| Passing south cabin 4th September '94 |
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| Leaving Boat of Garten 4th September '94 |
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| On route to Aviemore Speyside Station 4th September '94 |
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| Coming off the train at Speyside. |
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| Running round the train. |
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| Passing the Aviemore cabin to attach for the return journey. 4th September '94. |
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| On the return at the crossing. |
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| At the distant signal approaching Boat of Garten. |
This next set was taken on the 15th October 1995, on a driech day but with the benefit of lots of steam and smoke to show! Weather improved later.
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| Departing Boat of Garten in some style! |
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| Getting away! |
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| Powerful engine. |
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| On track to Aviemore Speyside. |
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| Same day in sunnier times on the return to BofG. |
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