While we still have no date for the Jacobite steam train service to commence, a bit of progress.
The empty coaching stock for the train works north tomorrow (Saturday) departing Carnforth (Steamtown) at 0308, due to arrive at Tom na Faire depot, Fort William at 1738.
We don't know yet what train cars are being used, but all I saw at Steamtown this afternoon were Mark 2's - exactly what they said they wouldn't use.
Apparently an email has been sent to the travel trade that both trains (1015 and 1250 from Fort William) will run from 1 June- for tour groups only.
For those who are interested the schedule is- https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U86041/2026-05-30/detailed