West Highland Extension Great Railway Journeys Through Time

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads, History
Cover of the book West Highland Extension Great Railway Journeys Through Time by John McGregor, Amberley Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John McGregor ISBN: 9781445613505
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Publication: June 15, 2013
Imprint: Amberley Publishing Language: English
Author: John McGregor
ISBN: 9781445613505
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication: June 15, 2013
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Language: English

The Mallaig Extension was approved in 1894 to provide a continuation of the West Highland route for the benefit of the fishing industry on Scotland's west coast. It revived, more ambitiously, the Fort William to Roshven line lost in 1889. With controversial state aid in place, construction began in 1897 and the Extension was opened in 1901. Steam was reintroduced on the line in 1984 and the Jacobite service to Mallaig is now a major tourist attraction. Crossing the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, the line touches Loch Eilt, Loch Ailort, Loch-nan-Uamh, Arisaig and Morar, giving wonderful views of the coastline and the Small Isles. In this book, a companion to his volume on the West Highland Line, Dr John McGregor uses a wide selection of period and modern photographs to bring the history and dramatic landscape of the Mallaig Extension to life for the reader.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The Mallaig Extension was approved in 1894 to provide a continuation of the West Highland route for the benefit of the fishing industry on Scotland's west coast. It revived, more ambitiously, the Fort William to Roshven line lost in 1889. With controversial state aid in place, construction began in 1897 and the Extension was opened in 1901. Steam was reintroduced on the line in 1984 and the Jacobite service to Mallaig is now a major tourist attraction. Crossing the famous Glenfinnan viaduct, the line touches Loch Eilt, Loch Ailort, Loch-nan-Uamh, Arisaig and Morar, giving wonderful views of the coastline and the Small Isles. In this book, a companion to his volume on the West Highland Line, Dr John McGregor uses a wide selection of period and modern photographs to bring the history and dramatic landscape of the Mallaig Extension to life for the reader.

More books from Amberley Publishing

Cover of the book Jack the Ripper by John McGregor
Cover of the book Audley Through Time by John McGregor
Cover of the book King Cnut and the Viking Conquest of England 1016 by John McGregor
Cover of the book Ipswich Town A History by John McGregor
Cover of the book Wilmslow Through Time by John McGregor
Cover of the book Royal Wootton Bassett Through Time by John McGregor
Cover of the book Lancaster The Postcard Collection by John McGregor
Cover of the book Old Maidstone's Public Houses From Old Photographs by John McGregor
Cover of the book Paranormal Staffordshire by John McGregor
Cover of the book Edinburgh Waverley Station Through Time by John McGregor
Cover of the book A to Z of Knaresborough History by John McGregor
Cover of the book Pershore Through Time by John McGregor
Cover of the book Greenock & Gourock Through Time by John McGregor
Cover of the book Witney History Tour by John McGregor
Cover of the book Port of Tilbury in the 60s and 70s by John McGregor
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy