All change as Jacobite train operator now says steam loco still being used
The Jacobite train is continuing to be hauled by a steam locomotive during the current heatwave, according to operator West Coast Railways.
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PIC SPECIAL: New bike-friendly train stops in Oban
The spacious area makes it a cinch for visitors to store a range of different sized bikes and bulky hiking equipment, as well as incentivising them to leave the car at home.
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Poo plea to Jacobite steam train bosses
Glenfinnan Station Museum says it has been forced to open the museum toilet to try to minimise the biohazard of human excrement still being dumped on the line.
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Summer trains back but travel to Glasgow restricted
Summer train timetable returns but high rate of coronavirus cases in Glasgow sees travel in and out restricted.
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Summer trains back but travel to Glasgow restricted
Summer train timetable returns but high rate of coronavirus cases in Glasgow sees travel in and out restricted.
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Full Steam Ahead
Glasgow couple among first aboard Jacobite as steam train restarts after lockdown.
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A thousand passengers a day booking summer tickets says Jacobite steam train operator
Bosses of the Jacobite – which doubled as the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter movies – planned to replace 72-year-old locomotive ‘Lord of the Isles’ with a diesel engine due to worries about fire risk in dry trackside vegetation. But rain saved the day.
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Row rumbles on over millionaire’s train run along Harry Potter line
‘Given the number of complaints I received about the noise of the two diesel engines echoing around Glenfinnan, I think local residents will be relieved to hear from Network Rail that this was a ‘one-off’,’ said local MSP Kate Forbes.
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Classic locos make surprise appearance on West Highland Line
The train has been visiting various locations throughout Scotland to familiarise staff with the areas for when the company’s rail holidays are allowed to restart.
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EXCLUSIVE: Less than magic reaction to train’s overnight stop on Harry Potter bridge
‘To have a multi-millionaire travelling hundreds of miles to take in the stars from the viaduct sends out the completely wrong signal, and undermines efforts north and south of the Border to stay home and stay safe’ – Kate Forbes MSP