West Highland Railway 1960, A Day In The Life

West Highland Railway 1960, A Day In The Life - BBC Archive

As at 21st January 2025 07:25 GMT

West Highland Railway 1960, A Day In The Life - BBC Archive

Posted by JayMac at 19:09, 20th January 2025

Just watched this little gem of a BBC documentary from 1960 about the operation of, and the people associated with, the West Highland Line from Glasgow to Mallaig.

Very atmospheric. I particularly like the random lineside stop to pick up children for their journey to school, with Mum equipped with a ladder!

Re: West Highland Railway 1960, A Day In The Life - BBC Archive

Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 19:48, 20th January 2025

Thanks for that, JayMac.

Thirty minutes of fascinating railway history - well worth watching.

I liked the apparently inordinate amounts of atmospheric pollution, and the broad Scottish burrs from the locals in the commentary.

Re: West Highland Railway 1960, A Day In The Life - BBC Archive

Posted by Mark A at 22:42, 20th January 2025

Will that be the London train on the other platform at Queen Street?

Mark

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