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The West Highlander

First transmitted in 1988, this documentary follows the daily journey to Mallaig on the West Highland Line. Since the 1980s, the line has been served by a restored K1 steam train.

First transmitted in 1988, this documentary follows the daily journey to Mallaig on the West Highland Line. Since the 1980s, the line has been served by a restored K1 steam train provided and maintained by a group of steam enthusiasts. The train driver, Callum MacRaild, describes his working day as the journey progresses through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe.

29 minutes

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Sun 18 Jul 1993 23:00
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This programme is part of a collection of programmes celebrating Britain’s extraordinary Steam Railway legacy.

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The West Highland Line was voted the top rail journey in the world by readers of independent travel magazine 'Wanderlust' in 2009. Glenfinnan is famous for its 21-arch concrete viaduct, built by Robert McAlpine (known as Concrete Bob) and completed in 1901.

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  • (www.scotlandrailways.com)
  • (www.westhighlandline.org.uk)
  • (en.wikipedia.org)