This is a companion page to Far North Express 98, May 2026.
Links mentioned in the magazine, and larger versions of some pictures:
Our AGM for members only will begin the day at 10:45. The Conference will commence at 11:30 and our first speaker, Jim Summers will give us a longer talk than usual, covering the origins of "ScotRail", and much more.
After lunch we will hear from Tom Smith, ScotRail's Head of Fleet Technical and Graeme Cook, Director of Rail Delivery, Transport Scotland.
Our joint letter received an immediate reply from Cllr Uisdean Robertson, HITRANS Chair, assuring us that Frank's successor will be a full-time appointment.
This edition of Far North Express was already at the printer when news came that the first train had arrived at the new terminal. Our intrepid committee member, Ken Thomson, was there - here is his report:
For those of us that travel around by train this is a great project to which we can all contribute.
Larger versions of some of the photos in the article, plus a few others from around the country.
A chance to get a closer look at these maps.
The Culbokie History Group covers the full story of the railway. The intriguing twist of the railway's 'ghost appearence' on Bartholomew's maps has given an insight into the process of map production at the beginning of the 20th century.
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If you enjoy looking at the history of an area through maps a wonderful facility exists on the National Library of Scotland website, where you can choose an area and then overlay a selection of old maps on top of the Google satellite view - well worth a visit.
