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Jacobite 2026

Discussion in 'What's Going On' started by Kt1995, Jan 27, 2026.

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  1. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    No, I understand that, just there's no pleasing everyone, clearly.
     
    26D_M, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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    I genuinely think Scot Rail would make a killing if they ran a special out there ahead of the stems workings. Be nice a 156 terminate and go in the Yard :D Maybe I’m dreaming of a railway built on common sense. :eek:
     
    2857Harry, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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  3. Johnb

    Johnb Nat Pres stalwart

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    There isn't a yard at Glenfinnan.
     
    Johnb, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    There's a headshunt that's long enough for a couple of coaches to fit into on the Fort William side. There has been a campaign to try and get Scotrail to run what @2857Harry has suggested, but I don't think they're particularly flush with rolling stock.
     
    5944, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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    Yes there is I'd forgotten about that
     
    Johnb, Aug 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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    Is there not a siding they can back in to?
     
    2857Harry, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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    Maybe they could hire SRPS CDL MK1s :D:p:D
     
    2857Harry, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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    Yes that’s just been pointed out. How I forgot that I’ve no idea, I’ve been there enough times
     
    Johnb, Aug 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    ScotRail has been operating discounted fares on the Mallaig line during the summer I read somewhere, which has not gone down well with the Jacobite operator. The 156 units are of course fresh air stock with big windows ......
     
    26D_M, Aug 12, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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