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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 lochs and miles of majestic coastIine. We start our journey in Scotland s largest city, GIasgow and a visit to the Museum of transport where aIl the major Scottish railway companies are represented. From Glasgow our journey takes us north into the Highlands and we go through a number of smaIl stations before we reach CrainIarich where the Iine divides, one going to Oban and the other to Fort WilIiam and MaIIaig. We continue our journey through the glens and across desoIate Rannoch Moor to Ronnoch Station. From here the Iine cIimbs to its summit at 1350ft before it starts its descent to Spean Bridge and finaIIy Fort WilIiam. At Fort William we have a stop and visit the town, the diesel and electric Ioco depot and lnverlochy Castle. Leaving Fort WilIiam we head to MaIlaig via Corpach on the Caledonian CanaI and Glenfinnan with its monument to Bonnie Prince CharIie and spectacuIar arched railway viaduct. The line now runs down past peat moors to the Atlantic and the terminus at Mallaig. From here we return to Fort William to expIore the line to Oban, the gateway to the isIands. |
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