Historic steam engine in action

The famous engine will be pulling coaches on the Strathspey Railway

One of Britain's most famous steam trains is on show in the Highlands.

The "City of Truro" was the first engine to travel at more than 100mph, setting the record more than a century ago.

It is now on loan from the National Railway Museum in York and for the next four weeks will be hauling passenger coaches on the Strathspey railway.

Built for the Great Western Railway company, Swindon, in 1903 it was clocked a year later at 102mph.

The engine is also credited with being the first wheeled vehicle in the world to reach such a speed.

At the time, the railway company was concerned that news of the speed would frighten passengers away so it was kept a secret.

Their decision to keep quiet meant the record was claimed officially 30 years later by the London and North Eastern Railway with the Flying Scotsman.

However, those who go to see the engine in the Highlands will only be travelling at 25mph - the speed limit on the line from Aviemore.