TTL Contents:
| The Grouping – We are sorry for the delay | The Caledonian ran six months late for the Grouping of the railway companies due on 1st January 1923. Jim Summers gives a close examination at what was really going on and the changes which affected staff, passengers, customers and the services provided. |
| Trespassing in Transition |
Michael Dunn uncovers some quirks on the lettering on LMS/CR Trespass Notices. |
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Caledonian Customer Care 1902 |
A letter provided by Kenneth Williamson regarding overcrowding on the Barnton branch. |
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The Caley and the GSWR |
John Young acquired a letter showing co-operation between the Caley and the G&SWR at Gretna. |
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And a Move in the Right Direction |
John Young acquired a document which relates to the service of a CR employee in the 1870s. |
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The Grouping as seen by the “Glasgow Herald” |
Arnold Tortorella has studied how the papers reported the Grouping. |
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Golf at Gleneagles |
John Young looks at the minor amendments made to the CR posters by the LMS. |
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Caledonian Characters: Thomas Barr |
Alisdair Macdonald relates the employment history of an engineer who worked for the CR from 1871 to 1902. |
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Upheaval at Carstairs 2023 |
A photographic record of the major works. |
| The Balmuckety Crossing Tragedy |
Bob Drummond tells how the brakes of a bus failed and was hit by a train at a level crossing with resultant fatalities and injuries. |
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Mapping the Balgray Tunnel |
Jim Summers relates how modern technology is being used to assess structures. |
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Modelling “Dunallander” |
Jim Watt describes his involvement with a 2mm model based on Dunblane. |
In addition each issue contains Association and Membership news, an update on activity at our on-line Forum, news of developments on the remaining Caledonian network, letters and details of forthcoming meetings.