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Steam Train Fort William to Mallaig [ Top ]
Mallaig, a port in Lochaber is located on the west coast of the highlands of Scotland. The West Highland railway line linking Fort William and Mallaig offers a scenic journey amidst stunning views and picturesque surroundings all over the trip. It operates from 14th June to 4th October attracting many tourists to enjoy this journey. Fort William and Mallaig railway was the last major rail project in the British Isles.
Before the introduction of this rail commuters were dependent on the coastal steamers and mail coach which took much time. The rail route came as a great relief to people as now they can travel much easier and in less time. This rail service started in 1901 transforming this small community of crofter-fishermen into a great fishing centre. This boosted the economy of the region. The Mallaig station took shape with the decision to build the fish wharves at Mallaig. It took four years to build this first major construction in the world using mass concrete. The bridge across the Borrodale Burn was also the largest concrete bridge in the world.
The whistle is blowing and the train is all set to leave taking you to the most wonderful journey. You will see small villages, vast moors, towering mountains and gorgeous glens all adding colours to your trip. This rail line attracts thousands of tourists to experience this spectacle in the elegant steam trains. The train leaves Fort William at around 10.20am and gets back to Fort William at 4.00pm, with an hour and a half in Mallaig. During the journey the train crosses the famous 21 arch Glenfinnan viaduct and halts at the Glenfinnan village. The beautiful views and surrounding impressed the film makers to shoot few scenes for the movie Harry Potter. The train halts at the station giving you time to relax and visit the Museum in the station building. The last station is Mallaig the thriving fishing community with many things to see and do. For this splendid trip you will be charged ₤27 for standard and about ₤40 for first class. For further information contact +44 (0) 1524 737752 /737753
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Fort William is the gateway to the Western Highlands and one of the country's main tourist centres. It stands at the head of Loch Linnhe, with the snow-topped mass of Ben Nevis towering behind. You could be forgiven for assuming that it's quite an attractive place, but you'd be wrong. Despite its magnificent setting, Fort William has all the charm of a motorway service station. A dual carriageway runs along the lochside, over a litter-strewn pedestrian underpass and past dismal 1960s concrete boxes masquerading as hotels... more from our guide to Fort William...
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