Friends of the West Highland Lines
@FWHLines
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The Friends of the West Highland Lines promote development of the train services through the West Highlands. Facebook: https://t.co/i3B1HnDKiV
West Highlands of Scotland
Joined September 2013
Rarely seen photos of the construction of the Glenfinnan Viaduct from a 1899 railway magazine. When construction was completed, it was the longest mass concrete structure in the world and still the longest mass concrete viaduct in Scotland.
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70810 with 6S48 1029 Port of Workington-Aberdeen Waterloo empties approaching Greenloaning. Photo - Sandy Smeaton
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In Memory of Professor Roland Paxton MBE (1932-2025) He confirmed the legend of the 'Horse and Cart' entombed in the Loch Nan-Uamh Viaduct Centre Pier using radar scanning. https://t.co/qjW53RMHSM He learned this from Dr Jim Shipman who heard local hearsay about the location.
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'Glenfinnan Station Museum' Snow Plough Exhibition and the 1950s Dining Car with a frequent visitor.
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We are transitioning to Membermojo and would be very grateful if you would pay your annual membership fees via https://t.co/7CvOvOHPlO. Thanks! For the time being you will need to go in as New Member
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Frosty morning at Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe. Pic: IG/lightlandsky
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Personal announcement: I am stepping back from running our X account to take over Membership Secretary role. Committee member Jason has very kindly agreed to take over. David Crossley
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Inverness sees Scotland's first snowfall of season
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Inverness saw temperatures dip to -3C, while Sutherland saw temperatures drop to -5.8C.
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It’s all change outside York railway station. https://t.co/g2rXQUWAiv
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Thursday 13th November 2025 It’s not just Great British Railways (GBR) “coming soon”, so too is a “Gateway” scheme to improve access to York railway station. Whereas n…
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Outstanding modelling of Corrour & The Caledonian Sleeper from Tony Gillanders @CalSleeper @GBRailfreight @CorrourStation
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The National Festival of Railway Modelling is in 2 weeks! 🗓️Sat/Sun 22/23 Nov 2025 🌄60+ great layouts, massive variety 🚅100+ retailers & traders 🚉At @theNEC so easy to access by train 🎨So much creativity & inspiration 🥳It'll be chuffing brilliant 🎟️ https://t.co/ARE2vJzSLF
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Thanks to my friends at @CalSleeper for an enjoyable trip to Fort William. We enjoyed it! The West Highland Line is absolutely stunning. Saw a few Stags too which really topped it off. Top bunch looking after us, very grateful 🙂
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Support Stephen Crean, a London @NFFC fan seriously injured confronting a knife attacker on an @LNER train after the Forest vs. @ManUtd game. His bravery likely saved lives. Help cover his recovery costs here:
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Help Nicholas Dobney raise money to support a great cause
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@FWHLines Picture today gives an idea where a normal 2 carriage train stops at Taynuilt far away from shelter/entrance/carpark! NR produced a report for a better location closer to Shelter/Entrance etc but ScotRail are not supportive which is a bit of a mystery!
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Line closure reminder: “line will be closed between Crianlarich and Fort William for nine days, from the end of service today, Friday 7 November until the start of service on Monday 17 November” - Network Rail
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Friends of the Far North Line membership offer:
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There are railways and then there's Scotland's Railway. 🏴🏔️ #ScenicRail | #ScottishHighlands | #ScotlandIsCalling | #WestHighlandLine
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As the time comes to go for my train home. I have to say despite the weather the staff at @ScotRail who I've been in contact with today have certainly brightened up the day. All of them as always have been absolutely ace. Even managed to meet @Tracycommunity on the way back
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@ScotRail #metcam156467+#metcam156458 make their call at Dalmuir with the final northbound @FWHLines service of the day. The combined 1822 to Oban & Mallaig @railexpress @Modern_Railways @TodaysRailways @RailwayMagazine @railwaysillus @TomDearlove1
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