The Far North Line
"A Line-man's Hut, Kinbrace" - watercolour - 16 x 26 cm
The Far North Line must be one of the finest railway journeys in Great Britain, perhaps even in Europe. Parts of it travel along a beautiful coastline, while other sections have mountainous scenery and wooded valleys. Finally there is the Flow Country, with its big, open landscapes.
Because it isn't a fast, busy line,
it hasn't had to be upgraded very much, so it still has a feel of
former times. Many of the stations still have their 19th Century
architecture, and there are other old structures beside the track,
like the line-man’s hut in the painting above. It would have been
used by the man who was responsible for checking and maintaining that
section of the line.
Comments
I think I'm going to explore this connection, between past and present, more in my work.
You capture this all so beautifully and "fluidly" (pun intended... HA HA!!) Keith. Bravo!
Good Painting!
Warmest regards,
Bruce
I hope that Spring has gained a real foothold for you now.
All the best,
Keith
I wonder if Michael Portilo travelled along that stretch of line, as we've watched him travel over so much of Britain and Europe in his TV program.
Lovely painting.