Scotland's Jacobite Steam Train Debut Delayed Due To Fire Risk

GLENFINNAN, SCOTLAND - APRIL 07: In this aerial view - a 1950s diesel locomotive pulls the Jacobite carriages in place of the Jacobite due to it being unable to run because of the high risk of wild fires, on April 7, 2025 in Glenfinnan, Scotland. The seasonal debut of the Jacobite steam train was cancelled today due to fire risk, following the outbreak of wildfires in the south of Scotland. Instead, Jacobite carriages would be pulled by a 1950 diesel engine. The Jacobite runs a scenic 84 mile seasonal return service from Fort William to Mallaig through the west of Scotland, between April and October. Also nicknamed "The Hogwarts Express" by Harry Potter fans, the route takes in notable landmarks such as the picturesque Glenfinnan Viaduct, featured in the Harry Potter film series, as well as Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)