Tag: railway

Track thief railroaded out of Scotland on bail

Deadline News Journalist - December 14, 2009

By Michael MacLeod A SHERIFF has called for an investigation after man was caught trying to steal part of a railway track. Lee Reap, 20, used...

Iconic Trainspotting station has to go to rehab

Deadline News Journalist - August 21, 2009

By Michael MacLeod THE desolate Scots train station made famous in cult film Trainspotting is getting a £400,000 facelift - because it is so popular...

Tram birthplace on track for £2million sale

Deadline News Journalist - August 6, 2009

By Michael MacLeod THE site of Scotland’s first permanent electric tramway is up for sale for more than £1.8million. The Carstairs Mains estate in Lanarkshire...

Life-size replica of Edinburgh tram finds new home in Leith

Deadline News Journalist - April 27, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond A LIFE-SIZE replica of Edinburgh's controversial tram system was lowered into place in the Capital's busy Leith Walk area yesterday. The 15m mock-up,...

Collector hits the railway jackpot

Deadline News Journalist - February 6, 2009

By Cara Sulieman SCOTTISH train signs caused a stir at a railway memorabilia auction, making over £17,500 for their owner. Professor Eric Groves bought the Scottish...

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