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British Railway Journeys: West Coast Of Scotland
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(DVD - Code 2: Englandimport) (England-Import)
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On this magnificent train journey there is plenty to see, with mighty mountains, shimmering Iochs and miles of majestic coastIine. We start our journey in ScotIand s largest city, GIasgow and a visit to the Museum of transport where aII the major Scottish railway companies are represented. From Glasgow our journey takes us north into the HighIands and we go through a number of smaII stations before we reach Crainlarich where the line divides, one going to Oban and the other to Fort William and Mallaig. We continue our journey through the gIens and across desoIate Rannoch Moor to Ronnoch Station. From here the line climbs to its summit at 1350ft before it starts its descent to Spean Bridge and finaIIy Fort WilIiam. At Fort WiIliam we have a stop and visit the town, the diesel and electric loco depot and lnverlochy Castle. Leaving Fort William we head to MalIaig via Corpach on the Caledonian CanaI and GIenfinnan with its monument to Bonnie Prince Charlie and spectacular arched raiIway viaduct. The line now runs down past peat moors to the AtIantic and the terminus at MaIlaig. From here we return to Fort WiIliam to explore the line to Oban, the gateway to the isIands. |
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