Railway enthusiasts have lined up a Highland trip and are looking for people to buy a ticket for the excursion.

Saltburn Railtours, of east Cleveland, has organised a rail journey to Inverness following the success of the last trip to St Austell, in Cornwall, earlier this year.

About 170 of 282 tickets have been sold for the Saltburn Clansman, even though it does not set off until June 30, next year.

However, early bookings are essential to ensure the continuing success of the non-profit making enterprise.

The organisers formed the group to organise a yearly service and ensure that, at least once a year, a main line train starts its journey from Saltburn station.

Key figures in the group include Loftus GP Rob Dallara, Saltburn fire chief Paul Thompson, funeral director Anthony Sidgwick and retired tax inspector Martin Hall.

Tickets, including bed and breakfast, are £330 each with £100 deposit required and the balance by February 28.

For further details, visit www.saltburnrail tours.co.uk or call (01287) 626572.