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Bookings can now be taken on the iconic steam engine after fears about the future of the service.
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The operators of the world-famous Jacobite steam train have been given permission to continue the service ahead of a judicial review.
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The iconic steam journey from Fort William to Mallaig could hit the buffers if a judicial review fails.
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Fort William's Jacobite Express is at the centre of a judicial review into upgrading the carriage doors at a cost of £7million.
(Permalink) Slam door The Jacobite West Coast Railways  Banavie Swing Bridge: On my first visit to the West Coast since 2020 I managed to capture K1 No.62005, easing over the swing bridge at Banavie with the morning Jacobite service for Mallaig on 27th May 2021. Neptune's Stair ...  Brockenhurst: The last week of slam door stock on the Lymington branch - July 2010.  Arnabol Viaduct: 62005 crosses Arnabol Viaduct with The Jacobite on 1 October. This viaduct is not so well known as Loch nan Uamh about half a mile away. The picture would not have been possible a few years ago ... |
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The future of the Flying Scotsman [carriages] is in doubt over the rail watchdogs demands that modern door locks are fitted, The Telegraph can reveal.
Carriages hauled by the 100-year-old steam locomotive, run by West Coast Railways, are currently locked and unlocked using an old-fashioned bolt above each door. (Permalink) Office of Rail and Road Slam door West Coast Railways |
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