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West Coast Railways
@westcoastrail
The UK's Leading Special Train Operator. We operate rail tours along some of the UK's most famous and scenic routes.
Carnforth, Lancashire
westcoastrailways.co.uk
Joined November 2009
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Aug 19, 2020
    West Coast Railway Company are deeply saddened at loosing our Fireman Mike Middleton last night near Garsdale after being taken ill on 1Z34 Our thoughts are with his family at this awful time. Thank you for all the kind messages received from our passengers and friends.
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Oct 5, 2020
    A great photo of the Jacobite sent to us by Tom Blackman. A beautiful Autumnal day!
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Jun 15, 2020
    THE JACOBITE RETURNS We are delighted to announce that the Scottish Government advised that from Friday 17th July restrictions should be lifted on the leisure and tourism sector. We are therefore planning to take to the line yet again. bit.ly/2BZxkUr
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Jul 15, 2020
    Well worth the wait. The Jacobite steamed out on Fort William today amidst signs of jubilation from passengers and the media. We have a ‘Covid safe’ policy limiting our passenger numbers, but please join us for what is sure to be a most memorable day out.
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    West Coast Railways
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    Oct 6, 2020
    We are delighted to announce that we have been able to extend our Jacobite season to the 13th November! This is your chance to experience the “Greatest Railway journey in the World”. A magical journey through the magnificent Highlands, taking in views you won’t see anywhere else.
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Apr 4, 2022
    And we are off! Today marks the start of our 2022 Jacobite season. We would love to see your photos! #jacobite #fortwilliam #HIGHLANDS
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Sep 10, 2021
    We will have 2 special diesel locos operating on next week's Scarborough Spa Express for the diesel hauled part of the journey. The locos for this are due to be Nemesis Rail’s 31128 (the very last mainline registered class 31 in Britain) and our own 33029 (class 33).
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    West Coast Railways
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    Feb 24, 2023
    100 YRS today since #FlyingScotsman entered service Built in 1923, used for long distance journeys, famously on the London to Edinburgh #FlyingScotsman train service after which it was named. Owned by @RailwayMuseum , operated by @westcoastrail maintained by @RileyandSonLtd
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    West Coast Railways
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    Sep 26, 2022
    A fantastic photo of the Jacobite approaching #mallaig - taken by Simon Woodley. @simoncwoodley #Jacobite #Scotland
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    May 31, 2023
    Scarborough Spa Express - STEAM ALL THE WAY! Fancy a trip to the Seaside? Kids from just £30 Thursdays 6th July, 3rd, 17th & 31st August 2023. Departing from Carnforth, Skipton, Keighley, Woodlesford (Leeds) & York. Prices from £85 adult. westcoastrailways.co.uk/scarborough-sp…
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    West Coast Railways
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    Nov 2, 2023
    The Jacobite season has now finished for 2023. We will be back again next year from Easter to the end of October. See you next year! #highlands #scottishhighlands #fortwilliam #mallaig #steamtrain #jacobitetrain
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    West Coast Railways
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    Mar 18, 2022
    Not long to go now! The Jacobite season starts on the 4th April to the 28th October. We cannot wait to welcome you on board the Jacobite, making memories that will last a lifetime. #Scotland #fortwilliam #highlands
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    West Coast Railways
    @westcoastrail
    Mar 20, 2023
    2 weeks and counting 🚂🚂🚂#jacobite #scottishhighlands #Scotland #fortwilliam
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    West Coast Railways
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    Nov 13, 2020
    Striking gold. The beautiful Autumn #Highlands with a little bit of steam! Until next year #jacobite #Scotland
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