Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

I don't care how many people do this kind of show Rehab.
Bring them on.
They sure beat most of the rap that's on TV nowadays!

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

Id love to be his traveling companion on a Train journey ..

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

They are kind of repetitive, and so wrong...empty seats...lovely stations..great scenery..trains on time...

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

Don't think Tarrant is up to the job - he doesn't appear to be very enthusiastic about it. Contrast that with Pete Waterman and his love of trains and the Michael Portillo's laid back and interesting presentation.

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

I thought the programme was interesting but I do wish programmes like this would concentrate more on the towns, villages and the countryside rather than individuals. How many times have we seen herring being smoked. They didn't even show Fort William where the journey began. I will still watch the next one though.

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

We are booked to spend ten days in the Highlands next year (Fort William). It was our first holiday together 25 years ago so it will be interesting to see how much things have changed.

I have seen the steam train as we were driving along and would love to do it but I think it only operates at certain times of the year (not when we will be there).

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

That's a shame LD,.Ive not been to Highlands in Twenty years too ,that was a spur of a moment visit ,if I do go again I will plan it so i can go on the Train .
I hope you and Mrs LD have a lovely visit next year..

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

Thanks Eliza. You will no doubt agree that whatever they show on TV, it's only a fraction of the beauty of the Highlands. You think the scenery can't get any better until you drive around the next bend and there's another spectacular view.

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

Ive been looking this afternoon and found this, also to mis the midges is to go in Spring , June on wards seems like its the midges breeding season and they need the blood in the bites

http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/j...eam-train.cfm#

2018 Season
Fort William To Mallaig Return
Easter Service:
Friday 30th March to Friday 6th April 2018
Morning Service:
The Jacobite runs from Monday 9th April to Friday 26th October 2018 (Monday to Friday). Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 2nd June to Sunday 30th September 2018.
Afternoon Service:
The trip runs from Monday 14th May to Friday 14th September 2018 (Monday to Friday). Saturday and Sunday from Saturday 16th June to Sunday 2nd September 2018.

Times
Morning Service Afternoon Service
Dep. Fort William 10:15 14:30
Arr. Mallaig 12:25 16:29
Dep. Mallaig 14:10 18:38
Arr. Fort William 16:00 20:31

Fares
1st Class Standard
Adult Day Return £59.00 £35.00
Adult Single £54.00 £30.00
Child Day Return £32.00 £20.00
Child Single £27.00 £18.00
Private table for two £121.00

Discounts are available to groups of 10 or more please call 0844 850 3137

Re: Coastal railways with Julie Walters

Thanks Eliza.

I must have read it wrong as it seems it runs during my dates. It's quite expensive for two but a great experience.