Route West Highland Line: Glasgow To Oban Or Fort William And Mallaig

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  1. Obijimkenobi

    Obijimkenobi New Member

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  2. Caravatt

    Caravatt Well-Known Member

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    Well, TSW Nathan might be able to help us, since he has already proposed it in the past... Love this route, especially Mallaig to Fort William :love:.
     
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    Yea if you like. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ :)
     
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    Yes but loco hauled era with Class 27’s and 37’s when there was still plenty of freight too.

    However the entire West Highland network, including Oban, would be far too long for a TSW route. In terms of traffic levels for a decent timetable you would be looking at Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich which would give the most train movements.
     
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