Exclusive: Less than magic reaction to trains overnight stop on Harry Potter bridge [The Oban Times]
Date: 11/03/2021
A trial run by a vintage heritage train which involved an overnight halt atop the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, has sparked a furious reaction from local residents and constituency MSP Kate Forbes.
Christened the West Highlander, the train, hauled by two Class 37 diesel-electric engine locomotives - which first entered service in 1960 - is operated by Crewe-based Locomotive Services Ltd.
Owned by multi-millionaire investment tycoon and one of Britain's biggest classic steam and diesel train owners, Jeremy Hosking, the company has plans to start running the Class 37-hauled trains on the West Highland Line in the summer.
Mr Hosking was aboard the West Highlander at the weekend and his managing director, Tony Bush, said the reason for the trip was to carry out driver training and test new equipment.
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