The five part journey begins with the section from Ayr to Paisley, before embarking on that most scenic of routes across magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct and on to Mallaig....and the Isle of Skye.
Watch the current rerun of this series on BBC iPlayer HERE
To all those who have a love of steam locomotion in general, and the West Highland line in particular, then this latest addition to Panamint’s catalogue will be a must-buy!
From: PANAMINT CINEMA
“The Definitive West Highland Film
Collection”
1. “West Highland”. (1960 b/w)The director, John Gray, was a member of the 1930’s GPO
Film Unit, famously responsible for the iconic “Night Mail” (1932). The
similarities in style abound, but the BBC Radiophonic Workshop trademark sounds
(remember Dr Who!!) place this in the 1960s…which it
is!!
A delightful
encapsulation of a day on the line, capturing the line’s character, and the
human interest as evidenced in the work
of footplate crew, station staff….and
all in digitally re-mastered black and white.
2. “A Line For All
Seasons” 1980.(Colour) With its breathtaking photography, stunning
sequences and vivid imagery of Scottish landscape in all its rugged
grandeur..(especially Rannoch Moor…..and the recreation of the historic walking
of the proposed route by key personnel
who narrowly avoid a disastrous fate when caught out by the sudden deterioration
in the weather) this is a worthy addition to the West Highland’s
legacy.
3. A
1939(b/w) tribute ,”West of Inverness”, narrated by McDonald Hobley,
to the hardy remaining inhabitants of remote areas in Scotland’s beautifully
rugged west…where time seems to have
stood still.. and future hopes, and population growth, depend on
tourism.
The essential public service provided by the 3
daily trains is emphasized ..and seen to
be priceless…
4. “The Line to Skye” (1973,colour)
The important role of the railway ..and the Isle of Skye. Romantic and
practical, this beautifully filmed piece invites us to go there
..now!
To
obtain your copy……..go to
http://www.panamint.co.uk/acatalog/West-Highland.html
And this site provides an opportunity to support this line.....
And this site provides an opportunity to support this line.....
The Friends of the West Highland Lines promote development of the train services through the West Highlands. We want high quality trains, more frequent services, through tickets and reliable connections with ferries and local buses. Better transport for local people and visitors will increase accessibility and benefit the economy of the Highlands.
The Friends publish a magazine, West Highland News Plus, three times per year containing the latest news, photographs and historical articles covering the WEST HIGHLAND LINES, plus the SCOTRAIL NETWORK, and ON THE WATERFRONT ferry news. This is free to members of the Society. Members can also attend our AGM which is normally held in the spring at locations on the West Highland Lines. The range of guest speakers over the years have given interesting insights into the operation and organisation of rail transport through the rugged countryside of the West Highlands. See the News Section for the latest information.
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