Flying Up the West Highland Line in the Network Rail Helicopter

Network Rail Scotland kindly invited me on a helicopter flight up the West Highland Line from Glasgow to Rannoch, to see how their Air Operations team works - operating imaging equipment that surveys the railway by air.

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[rikufryderyk]

Wow. Just wow. These behind-the-scenes videos keep getting better 🤩 I now agree that, as you said in your Q&A video, this truly is an amazing opportunity from Scotrail.

[homelab-student]

When you said a few weeks back that you had a couple of great videos comming up, you really weren't kidding! Brilliant stuff as always, thanks Geoff!

[pwhitewick]

Just magnificent. What a great insight. And yeah... we really need to go back and try again don't we.

[UndergroundEric]

Sean is a top guy, he travels on the sleeper a lot so i see him regular when driving it. I hope to one day have a go! You lucky sod! 😀

[awild]

I'd have never have known that Network Rail used a helicopter for line checks so really interesting to see what they do.

[rugglez]

Just wow! That has got to be an experience of a lifetime? Trains, a helicopter ride and some of the best scenery in the world. Thank you for sharing this with us Geoff.

[andrewholloway]

Geoff... this is phenomenal. Thank you. 😊

[ceanothus_bluemoon]

I love trains, aircraft and Scotland's wonderful scenery. Fab film!

[WhiteTiger]

Fascinating! I had no idea helicopters with that sort of camera was used for this. So interesting to see the rails winding through forests and over the hills.

[mickontherock]

What an outstanding video. Geoff every time it’s entertaining. This video just goes to show the respect and confidence they have in you to allow you to do something like this. Congratulations and thank you once again. All the best Mick

[Jonathan_McD]

Oh wow, awesome. Cumbernauld is just up the road from me too...hope you had a great time up here. The West Highland line, especially to Oban is truly awesome - have used it many times to get my ferry onto the isles.

[droguk]

thanks to inspiration from Geoff's videos, we are just back home following a week's holiday using one of the Scotrail rover tickets to enjoy some of the Highlands and other parts of Scotland and would definitely do it again.

[andrewhunt]

A really great little documentary, Geoff, which I'm sure would be of interest to a lot of non-railway people as well. Made all the better by Shaun whose enthusiasm and knowledge shone through. Keep up the good work.

[handyandy]

Wow. Travelled this beautiful line a few times. Thank You to Network Rail Helicopter service for looking after our safety. Thanks to Geoff for making us aware of it.

[rickyzuc]

Amazing! It’s obvious when you think about it but I never knew that Network Rail operated this unit. Fantastic work carried out by the team there, loved all the chat about the helicopter gadgets and what concerns are watched out for.

[philippaboast]

Absolutely fascinating insight, thank you. Have travelled the west highland route by coach msny times so great to have a different take on it and learn more about the West Highland rail route.

[stephen]

Absolutely phenomenal video, Geoff. That view out towards Corrour across Rannoch Moor captures what is so spectacular about Scotland and its railway network.

[squirreltismw]

Geff This is the best thing you Ve ever. Done, and very interesting to see what network rail rarely get up to

[Mvlonewolf]

Shout out to the Spitfire wallpaper on the monitor! Great video!

[piggybakkers]

What an excellent and professional documentary video. Geoff, you really are knocking it out of the park these days!