Date: 03/06/2022

It is now hard to believe a railway ever existed in Forfar but 40 years ago a passenger train made its final journey to the Angus town. [Article requires subscription. -RS]

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In pictures: Travel back in time 40 years and catch the last train to Forfar

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It is now hard to believe a railway ever existed in Forfar but 40 years ago a passenger train made its final journey to the Angus town. The 'Forfar

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One of two round trips from Perth made by the Angus Railway Group Forfar Farewell railtour of 5 June 1982, photographed on arrival at Forfar behind 40143.
Location: Forfar [2nd]
Company: Scottish Midland Junction Railway
05/06/1982 Bruce McCartney

A view from a train - Stanley Junction. Taken from on-board the Angus Railway Group's Forfar Farewell Railtour that ran from Perth to Forfar and back behind EE Type 4 no 40143 on 5 June 1982, just prior to the final closure of the line.
Location: Stanley Junction
Company: Scottish Midland Junction Railway
05/06/1982 Bruce McCartney

The Forfar Farewell railtour at Woodside and Burrelton on 5 June 1982.
Location: Woodside and Burrelton
Company: Scottish Midland Junction Railway
05/06/1982 David Panton

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