The Blitz spirit was brought to life at the weekend as rail enthusiasts dressed as 1940s spies and soldiers travelled a heritage railway line.
The Keith to Dufftown route resembled a scene from Dad’s Army, as the period was faithfully recreated with checkpoints, union flag bunting and military vehicles present.
Patriotic songs from the era drifted down the platform from inside station buildings, while staff in vintage clothes sold tickets.
In true blitz style, those taking part in the historic homage bunked down in station buildings on Saturday night.
Organiser Nigel Bodiam donned a military uniform and had his face covered in sun cream to resemble a Desert Rat soldier.
Mr Bodiam said: “It’s all good fun, and everyone really throws themselves into it.
“We had about 60 people helping in various ways to pull it off so it’s quite an effort.
“We try and create everything in as much detail as possible and add some interest with military vehicles.”
Dufftown station was transformed into a scene from the desert, with tents and artillery positions featuring imitation guns and grenades.
A sign next to a black canister planted in the ground warned visitors to stay away from the “unexploded bomb”.
At Keith, the station windows were taped up to protect them from air raids while sand bags were carefully positioned to hide any hints of the 21st century that would spoil the illusion.
On board the train, carriages were decorated with war posters and passengers had identity cards checked by policemen while a German spy mingled to try to pick up some local knowledge – before being apprehended by the authorities.