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Theres always a great joy in walking along old railway lines, peaceful, grassy, tree-lined passages that have long returned to nature.
One of the finest examples is in Glen Farg, south of Perth. The big attraction here “ if you arent afraid of the dark or suffer from claustrophobia that is “ is the two long tunnels which have to be negotiated. (Permalink) Glenfarg Glenfarg North Tunnel Glenfarg South Tunnel Glenfarg Viaduct  Glenfarg: Railscot contributor Bill Jamieson discovers a Vanfit north of Glenfarg village on the former direct Edinburgh-Perth route, looking north on 12th June 2013.  Glenfarg North Tunnel: A distant Bill Jamieson framed in the northern portal of the second of two tunnels north of Glenfarg on 12th June 2013.  Glenfarg Viaduct: West view of viaduct over the old A90 & the Farg Burn south of Balmanno South Tunnel, on the Glenfarg Line. The Famous Bein Inn is doon the road. |
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Transform Scotland's press release:
' Transform Scotland's Inter-City Express Campaign aims to see investment in the railway between the Central Belt of Scotland and Inverness brought up to the level being spent on roads (£6bn on the A9 and A96 upgrades). We are looking for a major investment programme to bring the railway up to 21st century standard by dualling the track, electrification and other enhancements. 'An important element of our proposal is the re-opening of the line between Inverkeithing and Perth, which would give a reduction in journey time of at least 30 minutes to Perth and beyond. We have therefore been pressing for the safeguarding of remaining track and infrastructure from non-rail development which would inevitably lead to increased costs when the line is reconstructed.' (Permalink) Glenfarg Glenfarg Route Inverkeithing Perth  Kelty South Junction: Looking north to Kelty station, junctions and marshalling yards in 1989. Unfortunately the trackbed has been heavily landscaped and you'll need your imagination. A cutting here ran from the foreground ... Glenfarg North Tunnel: A distant Bill Jamieson framed in the northern portal of the second of two tunnels north of Glenfarg on 12th June 2013.  Bridge of Earn: Eastern abutment of bridge at Wicks O Baiglie looking north to Bridge of Earn (line closed 1970). Balmanno IBS were 400yards to the left. |
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