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
Running from Monday 3rd April to Friday 27th October 2023 (seven days per week)
Running from Monday 1st May to Friday 29th September 2023 (seven days per week)
Further details at: Timetables | West Coast Railways
The latest edition includes Fort William and its Locos – Part 3, West Highland Historical Notes, The Crieff Lines No More – Part 2, The Strathmore Line, Heritage Railway News and On The Waterfront as well as a wealth of high quality images all masterminded by our Chairman, Doug Carmichael.
Serco Caledonian Sleeper’s current franchise agreement will come to an end on 25 June 2023. Statement from Transport Scotland: Ministerial decision on Serco Caledonian Sleeper contract | Transport Scotland Statement from Serco: Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Update | Caledonian Sleeper
Thanks to George’s grandson, James, we are now able to offer access to a pdf version of this classic publication here
At the Railfuture Rail User Group Awards in Bristol 16 July 2022, Friends of the West Highland Lines won “Best Website” for our contribution to rail campaigning. The original site was created by John McCormick and Norman McNab who engaged local Helensburgh web designer Jim Chestnut (www.atticweb.co.uk) to build the…
The Midland Pullman visited Fort William 23rd October then had a day trip to Mallaig on 24th before returning south on the 25th. You can view Angus Duncan’s lovely video clip of the train at Glen Falloch here
Interior shots courtesy of Snappitysnaps: Bikes and other bulky luggage is carried free of charge but there is a supplement of £10 if you wish to sit in the Highland Explorer coach (complementary refreshments, plug and USB sockets). More details on ScotRail website
