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Contents 1 History of the Line 2 Oban Line part of WHL? 3 Strike-out Craigendoran (Upper) 4 Local Stations to Arrochar 5 Reference 6 History and Current Operations

[edit] History of the Line

I understand that this rail line has some very interesting history, particularly regarding the difficulties of getting rail over peat bogs. If someone can put something on the page about the engineering history of this line, I would greatly appreciate it.

Is this really a mainline? I've never heard it described as such. I've only heard it referred to as 'the West Highland Line'.

I have seen it referred to as both. The West Highland Line page acts a redirect for people who know it by this name. (Our Phellap 16:11, 9 Mar 2005 (UTC))

[edit] Oban Line part of WHL?

Historically, the railway to Oban was not part of the West Highland Line, but has come to be regarded as such since the partial closure of the original Callander & Oban Railway in 1965, after which all trains to Oban were routed via the WHL as far as Crianlarich.

[edit] Strike-out Craigendoran (Upper)

Probably the best thing to do as it is now closed to West Highland trains, however it acknowledges it existence on the route.

-- Stewart 15:26, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Local Stations to Arrochar

Whistlefield, Shandon and Rhu (or Row) were closed in the mid 1960's along with Craigendoran (Upper). Is there a place for them in this article?

-- Stewart 15:28, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

A "former stations" section perhaps. Laurel Bush 17:56, 22 September 2006 (UTC).

They should be listed, but struck out in the same manner as Craigendoran. 81.79.155.131 18:14, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Copied from Talk: Helensburgh Upper railway station.

Helensburgh Upper railway station article has been reverted to include the Closed Craigendoran Station. Consideration is to be provided for the closed station between Helensburgh Upper and Arrochar.

One way would be to include a Disused Line box as has been added for the Glasgow Central Railway closed stations - for example Glasgow Green railway station. Then closed station could be listed with strike-out on the West Highland Line page and the closed stations at Faslane, Rhu (Row) etc, could be covered.

Stewart 18:59, 21 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Reference

I have a possible reference

Thomas J., 1970, The West Highland Railway,(revised edn) Pan Books, London. (First published 1965 by David & Charles)but I don't know how to add a Wiki article.

Ndangerfield 08:25, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] History and Current Operations

History of the line is now provided at West Highland Railway. This includes the closed stations, and the original terminus at Banavie Pier. --Stewart 08:48, 27 December 2006 (UTC)