Tag: railway

Track thief railroaded out of Scotland on bail

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

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

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

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

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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