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Scotland's Railway is using a helicopter to air-drop over 20 tons of material at a hard-to-reach location in the West Highlands to help renew five kilometres of fencing between Craggan [ie Glen Douglas -RS] and Arrochar.
(Permalink) Arrochar and Tarbet Fencing Glen Douglas Helicopter West Highland Railway  Glen Douglas Halt: Prepared loads for lifting by helicopter. Fence panels awaiting lifting from Glen Douglas to remote locations on the line north to Arrochar.  Glen Douglas Halt: A helicopter lifts fencing to be taken to remote locations between Glen Douglas and Arrochar. |
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The G-NLDR vehicle was sent out by Network Rail to ensure the train lines in and around the Scottish capital were free of ice and snow.
(Permalink) Helicopter Network Rail |
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