'History of the West Highland Line' Documentary Part One

Presented by author Gordon D. Webster and featuring the music of popular Scots folk band Reely Jiggered, this 2-part series tells the story of the world-famous West Highland Line; for the very first time in a widely-available, worldwide format. It is the companion piece to the book ‘West Highland Lines: Post-Beeching’ published by The History Press.
The story of the West Highland Line includes tales of secret cargoes, unofficial station stops and other old traditions which would die hard in this remote part of Scotland, well into the era of British Rail. We learn about the building of the line, the end of steam and the drastic cuts implemented around the country by the Beeching Report. We then enter a period of revitalisation in the 1980s, as steam makes a sensational return on the neighbouring Fort William-Mallaig line.
With archive and present-day footage, plus maps and location descriptions.
Produced, edited and directed by Gordon D. Webster.
Gordon graduated with a BA Hons degree in Journalism at Glasgow Caledonian University in 2009 and is a published author of several railway books. He appeared in the second series of the STV series ‘Inside Central Station’ to discuss the impact of the Beeching Cuts on Glasgow’s railways.
Copies of ‘West Highland Lines: Post-Beeching’ can be ordered direct from the author by requesting in the comments below (subject to availability, while stocks last).
Also available:
‘The Railways of Glasgow: Post-Beeching’ (The History Press)
‘Signal Boxes & Semaphores: The Decline’ (Amberley Publishing)
‘Renewing Britain’s Railways: Cumbria to Tyneside’ (Amberley Publishing)
‘Renewing Britain’s Railways: Scotland’ (Amberley Publishing)
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[@arthurgordon6072]

Thank-you. Having emigrated in 1987 to New Zealand, this brings back many happy memories. I have walked, driven, and travelled by train many times to and from Fort William, Oban, and Mallaig.
Looking forward to part two.

[@GordonDWebster]

Thanks Arthur. Glad you enjoyed it. The Oban line is underrated and equally stunning.

[@seany84uk]

I just randomly found your channel and im very impressed by your content! Your channel should be up there in the high numbers with the other big channels!

[@cameronmcilroy8261]

Very well detailed, brilliant narration and presentation along the way too.

[@GordonDWebster]

Thanks very much Cameron.

[@kennethmcintyre2847]

Loved your presentation and narration.

[@GordonDWebster]

Thanks very much Kenneth, appreciate it.

[@EErail26]

Just started viewing - I love that line and first did it on the sleeper from Crewe with my Dad on a snowy day in February 1988. The return on a loco hauled service was truly wonderful in the snow and sunshine on the mid afternoon Fort William to Glasgow train - will never forget it. I’ve been on it many times since and hope to come up again next winter.

[@GordonDWebster]

@@EErail26 Thanks. Can’t beat being loco-hauled on the WHL or Oban line.