There are a host of reasons why I model in general and the west highlands in particular. One of these is an attempt to recreate images in my mind of a period in my past where I have fond memories of sitting in a mark 1 coach watching the world go by in what seemed a timeless and carefree period of my life. Doing so in a 13 foot by 11 foot room carries obvious challenges although reference to videos and pictures found in books and on the internet help jog my memory. Essentially incorporating these pictures into cameos on my model enables me to create an effective illusion of what I recall from my bashing days.

The following selection of pictures reflect some of what I have seen in books and other media. They portray what I consider the quintessential WHL:

37 approaches Ardlui surrounded by greenery and with a backdrop of mountains

In bright early morning sunlight, freight trains pass each other at the typical WHL island platform of Ardlui

37 threads its way through the landscape as it begins the climb towards Rannoch moor
with late afternoon light reflecting off of the coaches, a 37 descends from Rannoch moor towards Bridge of Orchy

37 approaches Bridge of Orchy in remote terrain

37 rounds a tight curve through a cutting on the approach to Garelochead

classical shot from the footbridge at Mallaig Junction yard looking towards Ben Nevis

Class 27 shunts the typical small WHL yard at Ardlui