Date: 23/06/2011

[From JY]
HOPES that one of Scotland's most famous railways could be transferred to Helensburgh have been dashed.
Despite extensive research and very positive signs earlier this year, it was announced last week that the Isle of Mull Railway is likely to relocate the Balloch.

External links

Burgh loses out in bid for Mull railway

Helensburgh Advertiser

HOPES that one of Scotland's most famous railways could be transferred to Helensburgh have been dashed.

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Platform view from a rainswept Craignure on 24 August 2011 with a departing ferry in the background.
Location: Craignure
Company: Isle of Mull Railway / Mull and West Highland Railway
24/08/2011 Andrew Wilson

The downpour of rain has ended and the sun is threatening to break through at Craignure in August 2011 as 2-6-2T locomotive Victoria prepares to run round her train. She had just been turned following arrival from Torosay. The driver that day was from Statfold Barn.
Location: Craignure
Company: Isle of Mull Railway / Mull and West Highland Railway
24/08/2011 Andrew Wilson

^Victoria^ with a train near Craignure on the Isle of Mull Railway on 24 August 2011.
Location: Craignure
Company: Isle of Mull Railway / Mull and West Highland Railway
24/08/2011 Andrew Wilson