Network Rail has applied for planning approval to lengthen eight platforms to allow for longer trains at the following stations: Helensburgh Upper Garelochhead Arrochar and Tarbet Ardlui Crianlarich Bridge of Orchy Tulloch Roy Bridge Three of the stations (Ardlui, Bridge of Orchy and Garelochhead) are listed buildings. Funding for the…
You can listen to the play, written by Paul Hernes Barnes with Eilidh Cameron Sykes and Lodhaid MacRath, (the true story of the early surveying of the line in 1889) and to the audio guides to the walks at Bridge of Orchy, Corrour and Rannoch here
Class 121 number 55022 ‘Flora’, belongintg to Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) passing Polnish Chapel during private charter work.
This edition includes Caledonian Sleeper, The Jacobite, On The Waterfront, Summer Diesel Services in the Sixties and Book Reviews as well as the usual collection of stunning images, all brilliantly edited by Doug Carmichael.
Full details here: Highland Explorer Award Interesting video with some unusual combinations eg with Class 170 (but not on WHL): Abellio ScotRail Class 153 “Highland Explorer” Active Travel Bike Trains – YouTube
Written by ScotRail and published by geotourist this is an excellent (and free!) guide to the Lines. It is available at West Highland Line | Tour Details — Geotourist – take it with you on your journey!
The Scottish Government has announced that it will manage the Caledonian Sleeper from the 25th of June 2023 through Scottish Rail Holdings. “Caledonian Sleeper staff will transfer to the new Scottish Government owned entity, with their terms and conditions protected.”
This edition of West Highland News Plus contains the many usual features plus It includes “WEST HIGHLAND SUMMER SATURDAYS IN 1957” by John McGregor and “CRIEFF LINES NO MORE – PART 3” by David Ferguson. Free to members or £4 plus p&p from the Editor, Doug Carmichael
From March 2023 the Highland Explorer coach is due to be added to one ScotRail train in each direction between Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William and Mallaig AND there will no longer be a supplement to use the seating! This is particularly appropriate timing with the UCI Cycling World Championship…
According to the Sunday Times, 8 January 2023, the Museum at Glenfinnan Station is ranked third in the best tiny museums in the UK: https://t.co/GMquOMzNfJ
